My Forty Days in the Desert

Years ago I watched a Dateline special that featured a man who had spent forty days in the Australian Outback for no other reason than a spiritual experience.  I was mesmerized by his story and have attempted many times to have my own "forty days" in the desert.  Two Aids Rides, numerous triathlons and my one and only Ironman race in 2006--none of which have satisfied the craving for that spiritual enlightenment.  During the training of my 2006 Ironman race I did not train nearly as hard as I should've.  My "forty days" definitely should have been met during that time, if I only would've pushed myself. 

My "Forty Days" is officially under way.  I am exactly seven weeks from race day and on November 22nd I will know what it feels like to push myself to the limits.  I have not skimped on any training day and today was no different.  Ten miles in two hours and I felt really good.  If race day comes and I don't experience something "spiritual" it will be okay...because I know that I will have pushed myself as hard as I possibly could have.