My comment to crackheadfe - or why I want to train

Welcome to your world? I am envious of your world right now. You are peaking; you have climbed to the summit! When I reflect back on my training memories, it is the struggling points, the near breaking points, the uncomfortable ness which etches a permanent memory in my brain - this creates unforgettable memories for me. Although the races are nice, personally, I have better and fonder memories of the training triumphs and training failures than the actual races. Since I am not a gifted athlete (I have to work exceptionally hard for any type of small success), mentally my race starts six months prior to an actual race. Which means that my races are usually six months long (talk about endurance racing). I visualize that the work that I am doing (workouts) is actually the race. I feel like the more work I can do before the start line, the more of an edge I will have against others. I am getting (gaining) a head start on my competitors.

What you are doing is also a character building experience. Why do you think I am attempting to get back into this sport? I crave it. You may or may not have viewed the sport from my viewpoint before. Although I cannot judge if I have ever been to the point where you are at presently, I feel as if I have been there before; and then decomposed back into a mere mortal status. Although I am physically fit right now, I have a loooong way to go before I can experience what you are experiencing right now. It is where I want and crave to be: the near breaking point.

You are defiantly focused. I would tell you good luck, but I doubt you will need it. It appears that you have MADE your own good luck (hard work)