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"It’s a very masochistic sport"
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 2013-10-15 12:25 PM |
Champion  10154    Alabama |  Subject: "It’s a very masochistic sport" |
| 2013-10-15 1:54 PM in reply to: Rogillio |
Expert 1263 Wendell, NC | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" IMHO it's all what you're used to and what you're willing to put up with. I work in Emergency Medicine and am constantly amazed at how a little pain will mentally and physically immobilize so many people. I feel a lot of it is learned fear. The US consumes over 90% of the world's pain medicines and we have it pretty darn easy comparatively. What our parents and grand-parents, as well as most humans on earth, treated with contempt, we treat with narcotics. I am pleased to be able to count myself as one of a group of people (triathletes) who strive to understand and master pain as it is a part of life and nothing to be feared. Cheers to all of you! |
| 2013-10-15 2:07 PM in reply to: La Tortuga |
Champion 6503 NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" I feel ashamed. I took an NSAID this morning, used some biofreeze on my achilles, and took a myocalm two weeks ago. |
| 2013-10-15 2:42 PM in reply to: Rogillio |
| Veteran 353 41° 4' 36" N 71° 56' 10" W | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" Originally posted by Rogillio http://www.today.com/health/its-true-triathletes-are-tougher-rest-u... Interesting, but highly unscientific and no mention of how this relates to types of physical or mental pain endured in other sports or occupations. That said, I suspect there is some truth to this. There is some conditioning to dealing with chronic or dull pain, i am sure. |
| 2013-10-15 3:32 PM in reply to: pga_mike |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" Originally posted by pga_mike I feel ashamed. I took an NSAID this morning, used some biofreeze on my achilles, and took a myocalm two weeks ago. You should not consider yourself a TRUE triathlete.....oh wait, wrong thread. |
| 2013-10-15 3:48 PM in reply to: La Tortuga |
| Veteran 363 | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" Most times its not even pain, its just being uncomfortable. I think a LOT of people confuse the 2. |
| 2013-10-15 4:06 PM in reply to: Rover24 |
Extreme Veteran 611 Casa Grande, Az. | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" Originally posted by Rover24 I agree 100%!Most times its not even pain, its just being uncomfortable. I think a LOT of people confuse the 2. |
| 2013-10-15 4:16 PM in reply to: Rover24 |
Expert 1263 Wendell, NC | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" Originally posted by Rover24 Most times its not even pain, its just being uncomfortable. I think a LOT of people confuse the 2. (sarc font here) I'M NOT CONFUSED!!! I NEED DILAUDID FOR MY BRUISED TOE!! I HAVE SPECIAL PAIN NEEDS |
| 2013-10-15 5:12 PM in reply to: Rogillio |
Member 341 Austin | Subject: RE: "It’s a very masochistic sport" Originally posted by Rogillio Originally posted by pga_mike I feel ashamed. I took an NSAID this morning, used some biofreeze on my achilles, and took a myocalm two weeks ago. You should not consider yourself a TRUE triathlete.....oh wait, wrong thread.
I am a big fan of 303's in my bento box now |
but thats not really painkillers|
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