It seems every year when race season is over I say I'm not going to blow everything I worked for and then at the beginning of every season I find myself working to recover from a too lazy off season and lack of motivation to start the new season. During this time I always find it difficult to get motivated and back in the groove. I'm sad to say that this year is no different. The off season was too long and too lazy. I always struggle with motivation - do I want to do this again this year, can I do this again this year, do I have the ability to get to a reasonable race weight, can I get through these races?????? I know what I need to do to be successful but some days it seems so far away. Again, this year is no different. I'm 4 weeks into my training plan and things are improving. I'm starting to build my confidence, starting to get back on track. Life will be changing in a few weeks and I want to take full advantage of the extra t...