I was talking to a friend who had been watching the Tour de France and was talking about a break away rider who rode alone for 100km until the pack caught him in the last 100 meters and he had nothing left, but held for third. This has nothing to do with the comment really, but I find these kinds of people amazing.
I kinda like the struggle - recently it has felt that the reward hasn't been there, but at the same time, if I don't do the work now, it never will be. May as well enjoy the ride - even if sweaty :)