Okay, so last week I was a bad triathlete. I did two things I don't think you should ever do: I slacked on my workouts and spent time feeling sorry for myself.
First up on the problem list: I milked the "recovery" week after Timberman to the max. I barely got on my bike, only ran twice, swam once. Five total hours of not sitting on my butt getting slower. Yes, I know recovery is important, but I think I was just mentally tired (and see the next point). Sunday I went so far to not even go through the motions and after sleeping late I completely skipped a 5-hour ride/30 minute run brick. I felt wonderful. Boo-ya!
Then, I was feeling sorry for myself. Why? My weak-ass run in Timberman. After getting grief from workout partners and thinking a tad more about where I am in my training and my mad skillz as a triathlete, yea, the run wasn't that really that weak. Plenty of people weren't able to do as well and one friend, who I know is a better triathlete, had a terrible day and DNF-ed.
I suppose that is part of the problem when you start to approach mediocrity. You think you're better than you are. When that happen you just need to stop and have a reality check.
Well, problems overcome. Got up this morning and did some core stuff. After work it was off to the pool for wee 3,500 yard swim where I spent time working on technique. Tomorrow, back on the bike for 90 minutes in the hills!