Post Ironman Blues – Get over it? Most athletes have probably experienced this phenomenon, or some form of it. But, what is it, and how do we avoid it? Post Ironman Blues generally occur after a big race that has had a long preparation. As the name suggests this is often an Ironman, or another long course event, but can also apply to other sporting and non sporting events that have been the sole focus for someone for a long period of time, or the end of a season. According to