Post Race Reality

The Epic is over.
The Ironman is over.
What now? Those months of training have now come to fruition and resulted in the harvest of your fine racing results. So well done to all the other mid-life crisis exercise junkies who are compelled to complete gruelling endurance events to realise a sense of self worth. You've crossed that finish line and realised a dream. But seriously - now what?
Here is a list of post Epic (and Ironman) withdrawal symptoms that should have kicked in by now:
So you might feel like a bit of a rockstar afterwards. Go on - soak it up! It doesn't last long.
Ah yes - no more weight watching for a while. That third beer tastes the best (especially with that little fatty lamb chop starter!)
Anyway - its all over. For now. There are many relieved spouses who are delighted to have their partners home. Sure, they'll need to endure a few weeks of post race discussion - especially at those Friday night braais that you're now able to attend again. But they'll also be proud of your achievements. 

Will I ride the Epic again? Well - it will be the third one...and this last one wasn't so bad! Hell, if I look back now I can hardly remember any tough days! So - if anybody knows of a willing sponsor for 2015 - please send me a personal message, OK?