Does anyone else get “post race depression”? I’ve had it bad for the past couple days. I have no idea what to do with myself and I think about the “what could have been if I did something different during the race”.
I tried to talk with my wife about it, but she just tells me that it was an amazing race and that I did great. I’m not sure if that’s it. Any thoughts on how to beat it? I didn’t have this feeling after my CdA last year.
I’ve been so sore since IMC that I haven’t even been able to think about s/b/r or anything beyond putting my feet up and drinking beer. Today is the first day I’m feeling more human again and I’m starting to plan my fall run block (likely building up to a half mary in November). If you can’t stop reflecting on your recent IM, maybe sign up for something, so that you have a new goal to focus on?
Hmm I just read that and it sounds a little crazy type-A. But this is slowtwitch after all.
Right there with ya… the whole whats next feeling!
Ive decided to try and enjoy this week aka get FAT!!!
then back to the grind next week. You could always look for a 70.3, oly, or sprint in your area as well.
I am kind of happy to be done with tri racing for the year.
I am starting a P90X block this week, which will lead up nicely to Dev’s 100/100. I also got a computrainer so I am stoked to set that up and give it a go.
Fairly normal to have these feelings and it’s been discusses many times on this forum. Not sure there is anything you can do about it except ride it out. In my N=1 sample size these feelings don’t really go away until you start training for your next big race. Just be glad you’re not looking at a long lay-off. Next year will be my first IM since 2005. SIGH
Yep. Get it after almost every “big” race. Best way to get over it is signup for your next race and start training. Also, figure out what you’re so bummed about - maybe certain aspects about your performance, and put a plan in place to improve those aspects. If you google “post race depression” tons of stuff comes up. It will pass - give it some time.
Give me a month.
2 stage races, and 2 half distances in 1 month → ???
Get a Wii or PS3. 
Does anyone else get “post race depression”? I’ve had it bad for the past couple days. I have no idea what to do with myself and I think about the “what could have been if I did something different during the race”.
I tried to talk with my wife about it, but she just tells me that it was an amazing race and that I did great. I’m not sure if that’s it. Any thoughts on how to beat it? I didn’t have this feeling after my CdA last year.
Had this bad after my first marathon last year and understand it is pretty common. I managed to get through it by drinking heavily and eating terrible food for @ 2 weeks and then jumped right back into training for another race…
I just did IMLOU last Sunday, and since then I’ve bought a PS3 and an HDTV (only 32"…I’m thinking of returning it and getting a bigger one). Still not getting over the slight depression feeling, but I’ll probably sign up for IMMOO '10 in 2 weeks so that’ll get me back up.
I just did IMLOU last Sunday, and since then I’ve bought a PS3 and an HDTV (only 32"…I’m thinking of returning it and getting a bigger one). Still not getting over the slight depression feeling, but I’ll probably sign up for IMMOO '10 in 2 weeks so that’ll get me back up.
Seriously…there must be something wrong with you. I have been playing Wolfenstein, Resistance 2 and Infamous now since I got the damn thing. My training is going in the tank!
After IMLP last year I was feeling the same way…enjoy some time off, there is still some great weather left.
Find a patio and enjoy a relaxed meal with friends and tell them how good you are for finishing an IM.
Maybe pick up a hobby…I started playing guitar to offset the need to train all the time…it is hard but a lot of fun.
Your enjoyment of the process of getting better and trying again is the greatest reward triathlon can give you if you are willing to walk arm in arm with the challenge.
Good luck,
Andrew
All these ideas are great. I “Binged” post race depression and found some other good ideas as well. I guess all I have to do is make it until this Saturday, then it’s thankfully football season. Go Buckeyes, beat Navy!
Tonight, I’ll be stopping by the liquor store for some beer. Since I haven’t drank during training, a 6-pack should do the trick.
Maybe I’ll sign up for a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot this weekend too.
6 Anchor Steam is a good choice 
If you can find a fun race or even pull out an old MTB and enter a 'cross race you will get a ton of laughs and a great workout.
Have fun!
Andrew
I find that having sex 2-3 times a day for a few days usually knocks the funk away.
Seriously!