I experienced rides where my legs suddenly start to feel like steel beams and as a result I’m able to pedal like a mad man for a long while. The burst is not purely physical, I also feel this sense of relief and freedom (cliche). It’s somewhat bizarre. The few times this happened, it’s always afte…

Maybe this? Endorphins Endorphins (contracted from endogenous morphine) are peptides produced in the brain that block the perception of pain and increase feelings of wellbeing. They are produced and stored in the pituitary gland of the brain. Endorphins are endogenous painkillers often …

Second wind and the science behind it?

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