I know a lot of you struggle with chronic pain. My recent back pain reminded me how much NOT fun pain is. Thankfully I am feeling about 100 percent better today. Still not going to lift, but I think I can at least begin to get in my daily steps again. I'm optimistic that I'll be able to run without pain in Sunday's half marathon in Milwaukee. I've taken very little medication for my ailment. I've just tried to let time take its course. It was that type of pain that you knew you had to be smart and back off. I keep reminding myself that my body is trying to heal and I need to be patient. Today I am almost pain free again. I'm sure it was over-training that led to my injury. I am determined to keep on training, but I am willing to change things in order to stay healthy. I am finding my way back to somewhere in the middle between no gym work and trying to run on all 8 cylinders without a break. That's not easy for someone with my personality type. Thankfully, I do not go it alone. I have my family, my friends, and my faith. My goal is to be healthy enough to run (slowly) in this weekend's half. If I can do it, I will do it. The weather in Milwaukee so far promises to be nice.
If you did say a little prayer for me, thank you from the bottom of my heart.