We get to pick from two pains in life

Logan Pass sign at GNP

 

(photo: It’s easier to walk around Glacier National Park with a relatively healthy and active body)

So it comes down to this doesn’t it?

We either live with the pain of carrying around an unhealthy temple.

Or we live with the pain it takes to maintain a healthy temple.

Either way there’s pain (including significant emotional pain), discomfort, sacrifice, effort.

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Pain source unknown

Bicyclist at Bank drive through
Living without the fear of regret takes practice – so practice.

 

Decent 25-mile bike ride yesterday with a breakfast meeting in the middle.

And a stop at the bank drive through (above)

Nursing a left calf pain.

Source unknown.

Dont quit.

Nationals are in two weeks. Ain’t gonna happen.

Fourth meet this year needing to be scratched because of injuries.

Don’t quit.

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The results aren’t happening fast enough

Space Mountain from Monorail
We have mountains to climb – it’s part of being human

 

Nursing incredibly untimely injuries is a huge challenge to staying the course.

When we have too many disappointments for too long, the devil’s temptation to just say, “It’s not worth it, I quit” becomes much more appealing.

It’s too hard.

It’s taking too long.

The results aren’t happening fast enough.

I’m tired of the pain and disappointment.

Blah, blah, blah.

Right?

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The frustrations with progress, pain, and lack of fun

FIFA 2014 World Cup Brackets
Staying healthy and overcoming obstacles happens at every level

 

The devil is challenging us all the time. And sometimes, more than others.

These are the most important tests we can take – the ones where the frustrations with progress, pain, and lack of fun are overwhelming evidence stacked in the devil’s favor.

Just yesterday, in the final minutes of a leisurely four-mile run, a cramp-like pain in the calf.

Crazier still, it was in the cool-down phase – an almost walking pace – just before the 800 meter cool down walk home.

Iced, stretched, ibuprofen – still hurts this morning.

No run today.

Hey devil, “Go to hell”!

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Do you often cross your fingers with hope a Doctor’s visit goes well?

Plantar Fasciitis
Today’s foot challenge is unrelated to Plantar Fasciitis

 

Do you often cross your fingers with hope a Doctor’s visit goes well? Or maybe even pray?

How many of us are challenged with chronic pain?

What are our options?

Find a million ways to overcome?

Or give up?

In an hour, can’t wait to see Doctor Wagner, an amazing Orlando Podiatrist.

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