post-century lack of motivation

[maggie's sister]

I agree. Take the rest that your body is telling you that you need. You won't lose as much fitness as you think and it will come back quickly.

[beccaB]

I get a little depressed after a century. It might be fatigue. I usually try to do some form of exercise I don't do a lot, somewhere else. Like for instance I will drive over to some hilly trails and walk the dog there instead of near home. The exercise comes from having to move fast enough to keep the deerflies off me!

[blue_angel]

Depressed isn't the word I'd use, but maybe more "blah." So yeah, maybe a walk in Bird Hills today or something instead is in order.

[nscrbug]

I always feel a bit unmotivated and "blah" after a 100-miler (I usually do about 1 per month from May-Oct)...it's a normal feeling for me. A 100-miler is a big deal (at least for me it is) and even after 3 solid years of riding and doing many centuries, I still find them to be extremely challenging. It is perfectly normal for me to NOT want to get on my bike (except for maybe a casual recovery ride) for several days after completing my "monthly" century ride.

[TrekTheKaty]

I call it burn out. It's not just the century, but all the training that led up to it. Give it a couple days, then plan a fun ride--for ice cream or with a friend. Maybe hit the gym for a change of pace. It will pass.