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My training slump
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| Posted by: Heather Leiggi |
7/27/2010 8:31 AM |
I’m not going to lie…it’s been a rough couple of weeks. I haven’t experienced this kind of a training slump in quite a while. Who knows what the reason is (the extreme heat wave, post-training break shock, fatigue, illness, being extra busy at work, all of the above…). There are many reasons I can come up with and like any good triathlete I continue to obsess. I thought doing a fun local sprint last weekend would help pull me out of this slump but a flat tire in transition ended my day early and left me even more frustrated. Somewhere in the back of my mind I realize this will end soon (or is it my wishful thinking?) and I know continuing to dwell on it won’t help things. However, it has been extremely frustrated to struggle through so many workouts. Coach and I have chatted, reasons have been discussed, adjustments have been made, and all my fingers have been crossed for some positive changes. A couple decent workouts is all I’m asking for this week and maybe even a good race this weekend at SheRox. Keep your fingers crossed for me too-I need all the positive energy I can get!  |
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By Beth on
7/28/2010 11:39 AM |
| Hey Heather! Hope the slump ends soon - I'm sure it will. I think we are all bound to have them and then when you are out of it you will be so much more happy on the other side! :) Good luck at SheRox - what a fun race to get you back to your old self! |
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By Julie on
7/29/2010 9:27 PM |
I am sending you MAJOR positive energy right now!!! The good thing about hitting the bottom is that there is nowhere to go but up. Heh-heh-heh. :)
Oh yeah! Here's another one: "Everything is Ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end." This one always makes me smile.
You are one tough chickie-poo. I know how hard working you are -- hang in there girl, things will turn around. I don't want to sound like a fortune cookie, but I know you are going to *pop* back up. ;)
I often think of the Australian camp -- I LOVED that camp!!! It was such a great mix of people!!! Hopefully our paths will cross again one day! That would be such a hoot!!! :) :)
Good luck this weekend! My fingers and toes are crossed for you! :) |
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By Toni on
8/1/2010 5:28 PM |
| Hi Heather! I was racked next to you at SheRox today and I am in the middle of my own slump. Training for IMFL. I think the heat is a major factor, don't discount it. It takes all the fun out of the training day, ya know. Anyway, it was a thrill to see you race today. People with talent like yours continue to inspire mere mortals like me at every race. May you have many successful ahead of you! |
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Re: My training slump |
By Jen Harrison on
8/15/2010 7:41 AM |
| Hey Heather!! Your slump will end soon, if it hasn't already - maybe the win at SHE ROX did it? I hope so! You know, I think a lot of athletes are struggling this summer b/c of the excessive heat and humidity - we all feel sooo slow! Can you imagine always living like this year round? Eeks? :)) Hang in there and keep on trucking along....and if that doesn't help - chocolate cures all ! :)) Good luck! |
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