Ever struggled with a lack of motivation to compete ?

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Wes		Ever struggled with a lack of motivation to compete ?	29-05-2015 @ 12:51
31.6 and Obese !! Get in.... Member 869, 1355 posts SQ 320, BP 200, DL 310 830.0 kgs @ 97.5kgs Eq	Wondered if anyone has gone through a period where they can't seem to 'get up' psychologically for an upcoming competion ? I've had it for a couple of months, still training hard, still keen to train etc but can't get excited or motivated enough to compete. Had a couple of injuries which have held my squat back, but it goes beyond that as I was feeling this way before these occurred. Competing in 3 weeks, second comp in 3 months'ish. If you've been through a similar thing, what did you find that helped ? If anything ? Thought about binning off the comps for a year, just train and get the hunger back, or even switch to a bit of strongman and do it for pure enjoyment.

little_a		...	29-05-2015 @ 13:08
still a devious weightlifting bastard Member 43, 14379 posts	Wes said: If you've been through a similar thing, what did you find that helped ? If anything ? Stopped competing. Worked a treat. Lack of motivation to compete is no longer an issue.

Fazc		...	29-05-2015 @ 14:16
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	It's definitely a downward spiral.

JohnGym		...	29-05-2015 @ 14:26
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	As someone with no chance of winning a major title I can't think of a single reason to compete. If I am not competitive I won't (and actually Can Not) compete. So I'm probably done unless through some miracle I can add 100kg to my total.

AndyCoupe		...	29-05-2015 @ 14:30
His levers get the bar up. Member 2919, 8635 posts SQ 195, BP 127.5, DL 225 547.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq	I agree with John.

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	29-05-2015 @ 14:35
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22433 posts	Why is winning such a big deal?

JohnGym		...	29-05-2015 @ 14:38
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	It isn't.


BenMac		...	29-05-2015 @ 14:55
'Looks like Ben Affleck according to Pagan' Member 876, 2506 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 260 620.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq	Wayne_Cowdrey said:Why is winning such a big deal? Why is a bit of rust on a gardening glove?

Billytheold		...	29-05-2015 @ 15:03
Sugdens crazy old person. Member 4936, 7288 posts SQ 270, BP 155, DL 270 695.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	The owl ask but never answers. WHODOOHOOT

rawlifter		...	29-05-2015 @ 15:06
Member 5584, 304 posts SQ 225, BP 157.5, DL 260 642.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	I dont think you have to compete just to win, for me competing improves my own performance and motivates me to train harder amoung other benefits

JohnGym		...	29-05-2015 @ 15:07
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	rawlifter said:amoung other benefits Such as?

unit94		...	29-05-2015 @ 15:18
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10452 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	Post Edited: 29.05.2015 @ 15:19 PM by unit94 I've had this a little bit this past week but I've just seen the line up for one of my next comps and the fire is back! Edit: There does seem to be a thing in powerlifting where winning doesnt matter but thats the point of a competition!

JohnGym		...	29-05-2015 @ 15:20
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Wes said:Wondered if anyone has gone through a period where they can't seem to 'get up' psychologically for an upcoming competion ? I've had it for a couple of months, still training hard, still keen to train etc but can't get excited or motivated enough to compete. Had a couple of injuries which have held my squat back, but it goes beyond that as I was feeling this way before these occurred. Competing in 3 weeks, second comp in 3 months'ish. If you've been through a similar thing, what did you find that helped ? If anything ? Thought about binning off the comps for a year, just train and get the hunger back, or even switch to a bit of strongman and do it for pure enjoyment. I still compete but only with myself. My target this year is to break my Squat, Bench and Deadlift PB. That's the competition I'm currently embroiled in. The great thing about this competition is that it saves me a considerable amount of money, (entry, affiliation, hotel, travel, sustenance, regulation equipment/kit) saves time (travel, overnight stay) and prevents frustration (Getting smoked by men of similar size and bodyweight to me) My suggestion if your motivation to compete is waning, simply compete with yourself. When the competition monkey comes off your back the enjoyment returns.

matthewvc		...	29-05-2015 @ 15:26
‘downsizing’ Member 5704, 3411 posts SQ 280, BP 210, DL 320 810.0 kgs @ 96.3kgs UnEq	Wes said:Wondered if anyone has gone through a period where they can't seem to 'get up' psychologically for an upcoming competion ? I've had it for a couple of months, still training hard, still keen to train etc but can't get excited or motivated enough to compete. Had a couple of injuries which have held my squat back, but it goes beyond that as I was feeling this way before these occurred. Competing in 3 weeks, second comp in 3 months'ish. If you've been through a similar thing, what did you find that helped ? If anything ? Thought about binning off the comps for a year, just train and get the hunger back, or even switch to a bit of strongman and do it for pure enjoyment. feeling bit like this atm and it's because I've not felt I can take any time off hard training between quals and euros due to them being only 10 weeks or so apart. sure the deload week pre comp will help but an offseason free of any competition based emotional stress for 6-8 months is probably a good idea and is what I'll be doing after this.

Funky_monkey		...	29-05-2015 @ 15:42
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	As was mentioned above - I stopped competing as there were far better people out there than myself at u90kg - Will Sanderson, Adam Hales, Tom Hibbert etc. I know Hales is natural, not too sure about the other two. Even our own Kilo is better than me! Any comps that were "light" would just be a trophy, rather than actually being the strongest. For me to win, it would be being the strongest out of a bunch of really s**t people, myself included.

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