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In a post dissecting feelings of dissatisfaction after completing multiple high-stakes races, one seasoned athlete shared candidly about their emotional struggles. This individual, who has conquered both Ironman and ultramarathon events, recounted the initial thrill of achieving fitness milestones, only to be met with an unsettling sense of emptiness afterward. Their journey led them to seek ever more challenging feats – “I wanted to experience that same sort of feeling again,” they wrote, highlighting a common pursuit among athletes to replicate a perceived moment of transcendence after crossing the finish line.