metamorphosis

This is my third year training for an Ironman. It is my 6th year of endurance racing (marathons, etc.).

One thing I noticed while riding home yesterday was how good I was starting to feel. Up until now, I was mostly feeling tired during each workout.

There are 1 or 2 points during the training cycle where you know you just turned a corner and your body actually feels different - almost like you're in someone elses body. I got that feeling riding home yesterday. It truly feels like a metamorphosis. Based on my past experience, I expect this to happen at least one more time before Hawaii if my training goes well. At that point, the full cycle will be complete and every muscle will feel tuned and ready to roll.

I celebrated this great feeling with an ice cream bar last night - didn't feel quite so good after that ; )