I’ve been having a hard time recently with training. Every session feels like a chore and I’m finding excuses to turn interval days into Z2 rides or just skip them. Motivation is at an all time low. I think I had a decent winter of training, but got covid mid-January and took a hit. Though I don’t t…

[image] CaptainThunderpants: I’ve been having a hard time recently with training. Every session feels like a chore and I’m finding excuses to turn interval days into Z2 rides or just skip them. Take time off the bike: stop riding until the motivation returns, the itch to ride the bike that ne…

[image] CaptainThunderpants: But I haven’t felt like myself lately I think I would say. Like today, I really didn’t feel like riding. I didn’t really feel like doing anything. This sounds like depression. Have you considered talking to anyone about how you’re feeling?

[image] CaptainThunderpants: Any tips with getting my mojo back? Go do something fun - whether on the bike or off. I live in the mountains in Colorado and we’ve had a long winter with all the snow. I don’t ski, and riding my fat bike keeps me motivated for only a few months. We had our spring…

[image] CaptainThunderpants: I’m finding excuses to turn interval days into Z2 rides or just skip them. Consider reframing, and riding all Z2 for a while? That way that won’t be failure, but executing. Consistent work always beats optimal intervals on the long term… I had my own struggles wi…

This is meant to sound funny, but I was feeling fine with my outside rides until I saw that photo. Wow!

This was essentially going to be my advice. If motivation is low or you’re still suffering from Covid, but you’re able to ride, keep riding, but worry more about consistency. You won’t lose much fitness and I’d argue it’ll be better for your mental health than quitting completely and feeling guilty. …

[image] DaveWh: Go do something fun Holy moly that’s a stunning landscape. Nothing like that around but I get you point. And thanks everybody for the suggestions. I have struggled with depression in the past and it’s definitely playing a role. Add to that work stress and a weird sleep schedu…

I’ve been through these spells. One thing that gets me over the hump is getting back into the habit. You can set some super achievable goal, like getting all suited up to ride outside and then pedaling easy for 20-30 minutes. Maybe it feels great once you are out there and you do an hour or more. Or…

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Coincidentally just posted in another thread on similar issue. In summary: maybe very slightly too much intensity over extended period?

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