Ok, so for the majority of us, every once in a while life gets in the way of archery. Regular training cycles get interrupted. Fitness is lost and you don’t quite know how to start again.

Just like everything else in life, take one step. Your attitude is the key factor. Understand your peak performance will not be available to you in the immediate future. Put yourself in positions to succeed. Do things like cut your arrow count per training session. Cut your arrow count per end. Push the target in from your normal training distance. See yourself hitting the yellow. Does that feel good? It should. Everyone likes to hit the middle and it is important for our self esteem to visualize positive things.

Put a time frame for a return to form. That time frame must be realistic and take into account your normal daily activities. Hey, you can’t skip work and anniversaries!!! Now put the archery training schedule together. Slow and steady! Rushing back could lead to injury. Be patient with yourself. We all know progress is not linear. Have fun. Archery is more than standing at one distance and shooting. Go try some field rounds. Have you never shot a 3-D? Try it. Clout? Why not?

Archery is a sport for a lifetime. There will be interruptions along the way. Staying in peak physical form is a transient thing. A positive mindset and a realistic approach will hold you in good stead.