tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post2776038616584413192..comments2024-03-13T02:16:49.832-07:00Comments on Diary of an average triathlete: HibernationRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821164461194210117noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-90585171314718093232009-09-30T02:38:50.088-07:002009-09-30T02:38:50.088-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grey Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-55217971135059408672009-09-29T11:07:14.377-07:002009-09-29T11:07:14.377-07:00Ugh, I am so sorry. I know this must be miserable....Ugh, I am so sorry. I know this must be miserable. I know you used to ride horses....why don't you find a barn in the area and go for a few rides? It might be just the thing to help get you excited about doing something different. Plus, horses don't tell anyone if you need to cry in their mane for awhile.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817106288337575911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-13274317505201956272009-09-29T09:07:49.759-07:002009-09-29T09:07:49.759-07:00Brave of you to share this. I know a lot of people...Brave of you to share this. I know a lot of people experience depression - both race related and not - and it always helps to put it out in the open. I hope you are feeling better soon!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15507731785605937551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-9469826832579489002009-09-29T08:24:38.374-07:002009-09-29T08:24:38.374-07:00Hang in there. We have all been through it. I kn...Hang in there. We have all been through it. I know I had a little hint of the post race blues the other week. I couldn't muster the energy to do anything....<br /><br />Keep that chin upTri Buddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265085762606571376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-76046963622284404922009-09-29T06:56:54.947-07:002009-09-29T06:56:54.947-07:00And this right here is why I never want to do an I...And this right here is why I never want to do an Ironman. Kudos to you for doing it! You are an inspiration! I just know the delicate balance that is my mental state could never withstand the Ironman itself not to mention the training and post-Ironman breakdown. I know physically I could get myself Ironman ready, but the mental strain is just, not for me. Life as it is is bearable, and the downs happen and it's workable. The stress of an Ironman, the 100mi alone on the bike, the 26.2mi alone running... I don't want to go where my mind will take me, and I'm okay with that. Sorry, "me me me" just something I've been thinking about.<br /><br />Best of luck dealing with this dark period. Time is your best friend and worst enemy right now. Hang in there ;)hstrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288828174789621595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-5333395219598989712009-09-29T00:07:16.019-07:002009-09-29T00:07:16.019-07:00If all else fails, redefine your goal. Make your g...If all else fails, redefine your goal. Make your goal what it has de'facto been for some time - the maintenance of a good psychological disposition. If Tri-ing and that are in conflict, choose the more appropriate goal. Kinda like me having to remind myself occasionally that controlling my blood pressure is my overarching goal.Grey Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-32335758559861655582009-09-29T00:02:03.911-07:002009-09-29T00:02:03.911-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grey Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-60257117902205832042009-09-28T23:09:44.108-07:002009-09-28T23:09:44.108-07:00Hang in there! They really helped my mom and my s...Hang in there! They really helped my mom and my sis! You'll feel better in no time!Nicole @ Geek Turned Athletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535729317381750246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-66460288270754666052009-09-28T22:11:38.990-07:002009-09-28T22:11:38.990-07:00Attack it scientifically and hang in there! Hope y...Attack it scientifically and hang in there! Hope you work through it quickly.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702850523637084426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-65639069370820756572009-09-28T20:23:19.401-07:002009-09-28T20:23:19.401-07:00Thanks for your comment over at "mi casa"...Thanks for your comment over at "mi casa" a few weeks back, and I'm sorry to hear about the post-IM depression! I've had this happen quite a bit, both race related and not. I'd encourage you to consider alternative treatments to anti-depressants. There are many herbal remedies that will help flush out the crap that makes you feel bad, whereas anti-depressants just put more crap in. I started an herbal regimen almost 2 years ago and have never felt better. The highs and lows are almost gone, and where they exist they are not so destructive. Drop me a line if you want more information. -LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875719058924873836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-15911134393619951762009-09-28T17:31:56.964-07:002009-09-28T17:31:56.964-07:00Ugh. Depression is awful. Been there. Antidepressa...Ugh. Depression is awful. Been there. Antidepressants made a huge difference for me. I still have blues now and then but not the terrible lows. Feel better and know that you're not alone.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900751374284014324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-453984266159420922009-09-28T15:57:07.417-07:002009-09-28T15:57:07.417-07:00Pet a bunny and get better soon!Pet a bunny and get better soon!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11239428.post-41138071502100534792009-09-28T13:43:54.380-07:002009-09-28T13:43:54.380-07:00Hope the blues go away soon :)
Take careHope the blues go away soon :) <br />Take careKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650652034813454379noreply@blogger.com