Over trained or scared of a bit of rain????

Set off at 05:30 this morning planning to do the same route as last Friday, 157 miles.
I was not on the road for long before I got caught in the first heavy downpour of rain, not the warmest of mornings either.
As I turned for home after 30 miles, I could see the weather was worse up ahead and soon I was soaked again, rivers running down the side of the road, and spray kicking up from passing cars and lorries.
I started to talk myself out of the ride, it was not safe (true), visibility was poor and mine was worse as my glasses were wet and steaming up (but necessary to protect my eyes).
Could have been psychological, but my heart rate average was also very low, about 7 bpm down on normal. I have been told that this can be a sign of over training and being tired.
I can't say I was happy to get home, I don't like giving up, but live to fight another day and all that. My last training ride is on Bank holiday Monday, possibly 180 miles. Lets hope the weather improves!

I'm told that log entries without photos are dull, so here is a photo of Zinzan Brooke grabbing some limelight with John who looks happy to oblige.