Back in 2024, I was training for Kona—the Ironman World Championship. I was determined to give it absolutely everything. Every morning, I woke up before sunrise to swim in the pool, followed by long rides on weekends and endless brick sessions under the Hong Kong heat. I thought rest was for people who weren’t serious enough. Looking back, I can see how misguided I was. A few weeks before the race, fatigue began crawling into every session. My body felt heavy, my motivation s