I’ve noticed something strange during my runs lately. When I’m really pushing my cardio limits, it feels like I’m fighting through some kind of mental barrier almost like an intense internal struggle. But then, during the recovery phase, my mind suddenly becomes so clear, like it’s finally ready to listen to what my body’s been trying to say. Does anyone else experience this shift from mental chaos to sudden clarity? I’m curious what might be happening psychologically during these transitions, especially since I find the post-exercise mental space so valuable for processing thoughts. What do you think creates this contrast between the struggle and the breakthrough?