I feel that odd satisfaction that only comes with an unusual amount of mental and physical effort.

It’s a strange combination of exhaustion and bliss.

I spent the weekend on a downhill biking trip in the mountains of central British Columbia. I flew out after work on Thursday, where my wife — who was already out there — picked me up.

We rode the mountain for two days, pushing ourselves to new limits.

After the day-long drive home, I sit at the computer in this strange state.

Physically battered and mentally drained, I type these words in the haze of glory that only comes from an experience like this.

And I will welcome the sleep to come with a mind and body at peace.