Body Parts: Pain Management

Mile 4 of a 6 mile run...

Left Hip: Ow, ow, ow ow, OW!

Brain: I know. I'm working on it.

Left Hip: It hurts, Brain!

Legs: Don't we have some of that....stuff?

Brain: No. She didn't take any Advil before she left. We're on our own. Don't worry. I'm releasing some endorphins now. Finger, change the song. We need something hard and fast.

Finger: O.k., how's this?

Ears: Nope...nope....too slow...no...

Finger: Say when.

Ears: No...Stop! I mean when! Metallica. That is so awesome. "Gimme Fuel Gimme Fire Give me that which I desire!!!"

Lungs: Brain! Help!

Brain: Voice! No singing. We're running right now.

Voice: Sorry dude. I just get so excited.

Brain: It's o.k.

Left knee: Ow! Ow! Me too now!

Brain: Oh man, this is a bummer. Finger, make the song louder. We need maximum distraction.

Finger: Roger that.

Brain: O.k. everyone, listen up. She's not stopping. You all know that. Feet and legs, no favoring it. Keep moving. We're almost there.

Legs: We won't let you down, Brain!

Feet: We feel great!

Brain: Lungs, deep breaths. Spine, this is all you...she's got that compression thing going again. We'll do some yoga poses when we get back, open you up a little.

Spine: Namaste.

Eyes: Look! There's the stop sign!

Brain: Good deal. Hang in there. I'm going to go away for a couple of minutes, make her think about something else. You all right, Hip and Knee?

Left Hip: I'm o.k., I've been here before. I feel a little better.

Left Knee: I'm a little wobbly. A little loose. But I'll make it.

Brain: You guys rock. I'll check in at the house. Forward motion folks, no stopping!