Pain

Pain is something you don't hear many professional athletes talk about too much. It's not fun to think about, and much less fun to experience, but if you want to be an athlete, you're going to experience pain. Here's a good synopsis of pain and it's various forms. Please read it and be able to recognize the different types so that you may be better prepared when you experience it. Studies show that pain tolerance correlates directly to competitiveness and athletic performance. Don't be scared though, most pain felt through sports is very temporary and the majority of it is positive pain, which means that it's beneficial to your growth as an athlete.