Then run less. Running, or for that matter any cardio, more than ~3 hours/week has no value beyond entertainment. If it’s bothering you this much, you need to ask why the rest of your life is so empty.
Then run less. Running, or for that matter any cardio, more than ~3 hours/week has no value beyond entertainment. If it’s bothering you this much, you need to ask why the rest of your life is so empty.
Injuries are incredibly frustrating, but it concerns me that you feel suicidal.
I had a college teammate who was one of the fastest runners on the team and even had a shot at making the NCAA XC Championships. But they went into a bout of chronic injuries and never realized those goals. It was frustrating for them and hard, not going to say it wasn't. And it was hard to see it as that person's teammate.
But during this time, that person met their life partner, worked towards their long term career goals, developed a healthier diet, and a more balanced relationship with running. They realized that their whole identity was never wrapped up in being a runner but in a fulfilled person too. Today this person still jogs on occasion, but is busy with the family they built and the very exciting career they currently have.
I'm not saying this time person wasn't hard fo this person. it was horribly hard. It was never as simple as "get another hobby!" or "be grateful for what you have." But you need to take actions that will help you to see how much bigger life is than just this sport. Eventually you'll thank yourself for doing it.
Finally if you are having thoughts of suicide, please seek help. My teammate also spoke to a therapist during this time and they said it was helpful. Feeling suicidal is not a common reaction to an injury cycle. You deserve better.
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