The Loneliness of a Middle Distance Runner

In October of 2007 I began having sharp pains below my left hip. Since then my running has been nearly nonexistent. Today, I woke up with the sun on a downtown run. After 30 minutes, I needed to stop. The rest of my day has been fairly uncomfortable. But the worst part of this three year mess is I just realized my running career is truly over. I can't even run relaxed and on my own terms.  How did I ever think I could return to my past days of minor glory?

Well Lord, I hate it. All off it. Except for the part that allows me to move most days pain free.