Nobody ever achieved anything epic without doing the requisite work, even if the work itself is humdrum, boring, run-of-the-mill kind of work. Getting your weekly miles in, doing cross-training to strengthen your muscles and lessen the likelihood of overuse injuries, (for some) having a stretching/yoga regimen, eating to fuel (and enjoy life), and taking rest and recovery seriously (I admit that I haven’t always done this) are all part of getting the work done.
