Story for Learning to live with life's infirmities.

I've been road cycling for 10 years and have attempted to keep up with the front group each time I ride, often with little or no success. I've frustrated myself along with others that I've ridden with over my perceived lack of success and accomplishment of my riding skills.   As time rolled on my body began to break down and I now suffer from severe abdominal pains, most likely muscle strains.  So, instead of being concerned about fininshing with the front group I am now concerned about my painful stomach and how and if I can even ride my bicycle again....