Tag: pain

In theory, running should not be his exercise of choice

Running and foot health
Thank goodness for experts like Dr Curtis Wagner.

 

Unexplainable that yesterday’s run was impossible because of excruciating foot pain.

Why the pain?

And to remove the temptation to run in spite of the pain, it was raining. Not a fan of running in the cold rain.

So no run.

Immediately opted for an earlier than normal gym workout.

On the way home, a “Why not?” moment and pulled into Sand lake Commons Medical complex to see about a walk-in appointment.

The pain had vanished the way our vehicle stops making that weird noise when we take it to the mechanic.

Foot pain is back again today.

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Unforeseen setbacks are part of the deal

Disney Wellness Keynote Speakers
Gold’s Gym abdominal incline bench.

 

Unforeseen setbacks are part of the deal. Will visit the podiatrist this morning, without an appointment, hoping to be seen by Dr Wagner.

Most likely a tiny cyst putting excruciating pain on the ball of the foot.

No 10-miler today.

Bummer.

Was planning, after a few warmup miles, on a one-mile time trial – the foundation of speed work.

Nationals are in four months. No time to waste.

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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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