Hey friend, seriously, don't feel stupid. You're the exact opposite of stupid - you've recognized that something isn't right, you're intelligent enough to know

Hey friend, seriously, don't feel stupid. You're the exact opposite of stupid - you've recognized that something isn't right, you're intelligent enough to know you have power over it and you're brave enough to ask Hacker News. If anything, be incredibly proud of yourself right now - this is huge. You're doing something absolutely huge and wickedly inspiring. Running and fitness are a huge part of my life and have helped me overcome all sorts of bullshit. I went through a really nasty health scare and if it hadn't been for running (it was technically waddling at the time) I would have either died or killed myself. Running fixed my problems in three ways - I started sleeping, eating and living better. Running has also given a sense of where I bonk and when I need to take a break. I've sometimes been guilty of working myself too hard when I need a break. The 'joy' of running is that whenever I do that, I need a physical therapist. Over the last few years, this has turned into an 'I don't care' attitude about things related to my health. I'm tired but need to get something done? Who cares? I'm bonking. I'm tired at 75 miles and don't want to do the last 25? Fuck it, who cares??? I just ran 75 miles.... Otherwise, believe in yourself and love the hell out of yourself. I'm in my mid 40s and seriously bud, I'm beaming with pride. You are the realest of the real deals. You have got this. Reach out if you need friend or running partner.