maryellen "I definitely feel as if I'm not running on a full tank, psychologically or physically."

I've read this is common when athletes train so hard for a specific event or goal once you're done it (yeah!!!) lots of us feel let down. I think it's because for so long the focus has been this one thing and now it's over.

For me after the ride it felt all I did was train-eat-sleep-uhm work some for years... and it's just as important to feel what's there now and not just rush right out to find something to replace it.

Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, you did it, you deserve that, you're a hero! But also it's normal to feel down and or miss the ride/event.