races, new events or something totally different such as ‘lose 5kg’ or ‘climb Kilimanjaro’.Fear goals involve tackling something you’re scared of,” says Darren. “I see a lot of people with a fear of open water swimming as an example. Overcoming the fear

mountain bike and hitting the trails, or enjoying some open-water swimming while the water is still warm will also help to recharge your batteries. Take twoIf a race didn't go to plan, or you did not finish, you can still avoid feeling disappointed

pool."You could also practise your open-water skills if you're by the sea. You can still play around in the waves and have plenty of fun, but at the same time you will become used to running into the sea. You can also learn how to bodysurf back to dry

and improve, but he also knows that accidents and injuries are out of his control and that sometimes goals have to be set aside to allow the body to recover. He did so and was back in action less than six weeks later, coming second in the Great Big Open Water