Post Race Blues

So its been a little over a week since the Burrington Combe hill climb. I was more than disappointed with the result in the race... and the same could be said for the week following. I lacked all motivation.

My current training plan is:
Commute approx 30 miles a day
Do 10 miles each evening on the rollers

This totals to my weekly cycling goal of 200 miles a week. I managed 150 miles. And they were far from 'good' miles too.

Its as though I had no energy. Like I needed a rest week (even though I had just had one). I kept dwelling on the poor result. Thoughts like "I've been putting in so much effort this year - has it even been worth it", "why did I buy myself the TT bike - all the gear, no idea"...

I guess I just want to get good results and fast... reality is, this is not the case. Another reality check is, you have good weeks and bad weeks. This was a bad week...

The following week has started good!

Set off for work Monday with a fully loaded pannier. Got up earlier than usual (4:15am). On the road by 5. 23 miles later @ 18.2mph average and I was at work. I felt good. Ride home was pretty good too... 18 miles @ 17.8 mph. This was a big improvement on last weeks 15-16 average. 40 miles yesterday, 45 miles today with similar averages. DIY work is taking a priority in the evenings so I am unable to get on the rollers... making up for it on the commute is working well.

Aiming for the 1000km this month.... i'm on to a winner for sure :)

Weeks like this make me realise i'm on the right track... last week was just there to test me.