Yes, I, too, am very familar with pain. Frankly, one of the worst problems I have is pushing myself during the off season. Not just a time or two, but making myself exercise regularly to keep myself up. Luckly I have some neat mountains in my backyard here to play with and "put on the finishing touches" to my workout routine.
Yes, we forget easily the strain and the pain. And want to go back.
In really great country, I tend to push too much. Which can lead to problems too. E
