@Marjaana & @Prof ,
In readiness to return to structured AI training after injury / operation how do I reset my training plan? I have been rescheduling and deleting the swim, bike and run workouts (including benchmark tests) within my calendar since selecting my training plan a couple of weeks ago. I hope to return to doing some easy training (unstructured) commencing tomorrow with a view of being able to return to full structured AI training workouts week commencing 11/11/24. How do I trigger the automated AI recommended workouts again? Thanks.
@Marjaana & @Prof ,
Managed to work it out myself by changing my plan to an Olympic distance Triathlon in Settings /Races that I have signed up for. That changed the entire plan and can see that I can switch back to “Train to Maintain” as well if I want. So my plan is to select “Train to Maintain” for next 2-3 weeks while I fully recover from my operation and then select the full Olympic distance Triathlon Plan. I see that you can not select a specific date to start the plan, only Today, Tomorrow or Start Next Week but I guess that’s really all you need once you’re ready to start the plan.
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Great work there Adam! Use the train to maintain and ease into your training slowly, diligently listening to your body AND mind. Your mind may be trying to tell you that you are ready. driven athletes can over-ride body’s signals with their self talk. That’s when listening to your body becomes so paramount. Extra fatigue, poor sleep or just not being able to hit “normal” targets even low motivation can be signs to listen to - use the workout wizard fatigue, or injury tab to modify daily workouts.
Consider if it is best to opt to do zone 2 for a week and next week try one session of hiit with one session of high intensity work.
Focus on getting consistent with good energy before adding high intensity.
My two cents 
Best recovery to you Adam,
MJ
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Great advice MJ, in particular not only listening to your body but your mind too. I have been on of those Athletes that have struggled mentally over the years despite strong fitness. In my last standard distance triathlon, I completed it with full personal satisfaction however when I got the official result, fell apart mentally for some months feeling like a failure. Apparently what I was suffering from was “Imposter Syndrome” (not allowing myself the joy & happiness of my personal achievements as I don’t believe I am worthy of them), how cooked is that! Anyway, I haven’t raced since until yesterday when I signed up for an Olympic distance triathlon in April 2025 so have a full 6 months to train for it and hopefully not fall apart mentally after it. I love triathlon training but racing (for me) can be problematic due to the extremely high expectations I place on myself. So I plan to do all the local Triathlon club races to get “race prepped” and mentally build myself up so I don’t suffer the same fate as my A race 18 months ago. So again, thanks for recognising the mental aspect of what we do - it is just (if not more) important than the physical aspect of what we do as high performing Athletes.
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You make an important point that is often not discussed. I know many, elite level athletes who go through their career without feeling joy of their accomplishments because there’s always a way to become better, always a new race to aim for, innate belief “I’m not worthy” etc
You are definitely not alone. Been there as well.
Sometimes focusing on process goals - and enjoyment as the ultimate goal - can take the pressure off.
Taking focus off you and results, to noticing how the sky has a special tint of red during sunrise. 
noticing what you actually enjoy when you’re in the moment pushing yourself. Putting a smile on your face and not letting it fade during the race. High giving spectators, patting a fellow competitor on the back, smiling and giving them kudos. And whatever the result, knowing that we get to do this because we are blessed, is the best feeling ever. Celebrate all races, big and small; defeats and wins.
Enjoy the journey but enjoy the race even more 
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