I hear a lot of stories where people bring X pain into a race and they subsequently develop serious injuries on the other side. I have long term goals (dont die too soon, be fit, that kind of thingxD) and I dont want anything to get in the way. while I want to race, and improve, i got into this gig to get fit and healthy (not the same thing) and when something happens I stop, do my research and determine how best to proceed. the posts above mine are good impartial views that I would totally agree with. the whole no pain no gain in this instance is not something i subscribe to! I cant afford to develop an injury, i have things to do in the future!
Live life to the full and die young. Irelands greatest hero Cuchulainn embodied this and we all dream of blazing brightly. However im older now, with a family, I have commitments and cant afford to develop an injury. better to retreat and fight another day.
I heard a funny story years ago about an english footballer. He had an operation on his nose. 2 weeks later he checked in with his Doctor...
"Dr, I have just been offered $30,000 to attend and contribute to a seminar in the US. The plan is to fly over at the weekend. Is there anything I need to concern myself with since I have just had an operation?"
"Well Robbie, one of two things will happen:
1. You will go, have a great time, and make $30,000
2. You will go, and at 40,000 ft your nose will explode"
He didnt fly.
On a side note the unearned $30,000 didnt hurt him. A few years later he wanted to buy a house for his mother, so he went house hunting with his accountant. when he found a house that he thought she would like he asked his account if he could afford it. His account replied...."Robbie, you could buy 100 of these houses..."
I edit my posts, a lot.
Live life to the full and die young. Irelands greatest hero Cuchulainn embodied this and we all dream of blazing brightly. However im older now, with a family, I have commitments and cant afford to develop an injury. better to retreat and fight another day.
I heard a funny story years ago about an english footballer. He had an operation on his nose. 2 weeks later he checked in with his Doctor...
"Dr, I have just been offered $30,000 to attend and contribute to a seminar in the US. The plan is to fly over at the weekend. Is there anything I need to concern myself with since I have just had an operation?"
"Well Robbie, one of two things will happen:
1. You will go, have a great time, and make $30,000
2. You will go, and at 40,000 ft your nose will explode"
He didnt fly.
On a side note the unearned $30,000 didnt hurt him. A few years later he wanted to buy a house for his mother, so he went house hunting with his accountant. when he found a house that he thought she would like he asked his account if he could afford it. His account replied...."Robbie, you could buy 100 of these houses..."
I edit my posts, a lot.