With a race that can sometimes take up to 17 hours, you have plenty of time to think and get inside your head while out on the course. This is especially true during the IRONMAN bike leg where you'll likely experience the highest of highs and lowest of lows while progressing 112 miles to T2.

From funny and uplifting, to overwhelmed and self-deprecating, these are some of the thoughts we all have while on the bike.