Old, Injured Athlete’s Lament

When life knocks you down, stand the fuck up and growl, ‘you hit like a bitch.’ – Barker Ajax

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Wife napping and

I have some grievously painful injury.

Always makes me sad.

Smart enough to know

an actual grievously painful injury

doubtlessly lies ahead.

But I hate this pain

right now.

Didn’t exercise yesterday.

Cut today’s workout by half.

Self-medicating and,

well, worried.

Wonder how many runners

realize the sport

is a metaphor

for life.