i'm not talking about the discomfort and frustration from the occasional knee pain, hamstring pull, or stress fracture. These are bad, but i can deal with them. They are concrete, solvable problems.
My "back 'n' neck pain" which has been getting progressively worse for several years is a bit of a mystery. Despite the best efforts of a myriad of sports medicine practitioners, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other doctors, i have no relief. Only pain.
Now please do not misunderstand me. i lead an easy life. i am very blessed. My pain is a grain of sand compared to what so many others have to go through. And yet i feel i need to write at least a few sentences about it. i have heard chronic pain can lead to depression. i wonder what it will be like in ten or twenty years if this isn't solved soon.
i dream of what a pain-free day would be like. i would have more energy, run a little faster, bike a little longer, smile more, breath more deeply.
It feels a little selfish, really. Most people have a significant challenge or two or four. Many of those have a choice to let it stop them from going after life. As time goes by it gets a little harder for me to choose a triathlon lifestyle, but i am surrounded by people who choose to fight and get after it the best they can.
Whether it is swimming, biking, running; being a great spouse, parent, friend; doing one's best at work; so many of you overcome so much and still shine. Your inspiration is what helps me most with my pain right now. Thanks.
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