you know it's bad when...

you see the sunrise and sunset on your bike - the same day! I have been putting in some serious mileage and time spent on the bike lately and it's starting to wear on me. Not necessarily physically - although I am tuckered out - but mentally this is really getting challenging. I'm finding it hard to keep my focus on the bike. Maybe it's my lack of experience on the bike and suddenly I'm putting in 20 hours a week in the saddle? I just hope I stay motivated for the racing season. But if this is what it takes to become a national champion and then world cup rider - then I'm paying my dues I suppose. But man - this is starting to get old.