Re: another reason to exercise!

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Really cool article Judy. I believe this is absolutely true. My ultramarathoner buddy overcomes unbelievable pain during a 100 mile run. You should see her feet after one of those races. I wonder which comes first? Are athletes people who start out with a higher tolerance for pain, or is this something you develop through pushing yourself? Is it both?You definitely have to endure some major discomfort during endurance events. I think that I would not have been able to cope as well with last year's injury if I hadn't been doing all those bike events the year before. I once heard a bike described as "the most efficient device for creating suffering ever invented." LOL! It's true. You get used to it.http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/05/17/152919689/for-athletes-dealing-with-pain-may-be-a-big-gain?sc=fb & cc=fp

[Guest guest]

I do think there is a selection effect in that those that can deal with pain do these ultra sports but in the article they take people and start exercise program and survey their pain tolerance.. appears to have some effects but the study sample is small and needs to be repeated.j To: exercisevideos Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:01 AM Subject: Re: another reason to exercise!

Really cool article Judy. I believe this is absolutely true. My ultramarathoner buddy overcomes unbelievable pain during a 100 mile run. You should see her feet after one of those races. I wonder which comes first? Are athletes people who start out with a higher tolerance for pain, or is this something you develop through pushing yourself? Is it both?You definitely have to endure some major discomfort during endurance events. I think that I would not have been able to cope as well with last year's injury if I hadn't been doing all those bike events the year before. I once heard a bike described as "the most efficient device for creating suffering ever invented." LOL! It's true. You get used to it.http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/05/17/152919689/for-athletes-dealing-with-pain-may-be-a-big-gain?sc=fb & cc=fp

[Guest guest]

Ah, I missed that point. I see also they refer to "brief periods of intense pain". Another factor is how you have to psych yourself for an all day stretch. I perceive time differently now that I've done quite a few long events. A one hour workout seems super short. Distances don't mean the same thing to me as before.For instance, I remember one half metric century where, not only were there really long, straight, boring stretches of bumpy roads (Lodi, CA 11/2010), but it rained buckets the whole time. I don't remember how long it took me to finish, but it was a slow, cold, wet, gritty, bone-rattling, ride. I remember that EVERYTHING in life seemed so much easier after that. A work day flew by and felt like a breeze. All-day events are no longer daunting, not just because of the discomfort, but because my perception of time changed. Anything that didn't involve having numb, cold feet and road grit up my nose and in my teeth (and EVERYWHERE) was easier to cope with. Yes, it would be great if those studies got repeated, but in the meantime, I'll continue doing my own research. :)I do think there is a selection effect in that those that can deal with pain do these ultra sports but in the article they take people and start exercise program and survey their pain tolerance.. appears to have some effects but the study sample is small and needs to be repeated.jTo: exercisevideos Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:01 AMSubject: Re: another reason to exercise!Really cool article Judy. I believe this is absolutely true. My ultramarathoner buddy overcomes unbelievable pain during a 100 mile run. You should see her feet after one of those races. I wonder which comes first? Are athletes people who start out with a higher tolerance for pain, or is this something you develop through pushing yourself? Is it both?You definitely have to endure some major discomfort during endurance events. I think that I would not have been able to cope as well with last year's injury if I hadn't been doing all those bike events the year before. I once heard a bike described as "the most efficient device for creating suffering ever invented." LOL! It's true. You get used to it.http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/05/17/152919689/for-athletes-dealing-with-pain-may-be-a-big-gain?sc=fb & cc=fp