Chronic pain had me on the sidelines for too long. But when I made the decision to get a total hip replacement, it was about more than just getting my mobility back—it was about honoring a friend I lost too soon. In this episode, I'm taking you through the past 8 weeks of my recovery, celebrating the progress from barely being able to walk to starting my training. I'll open up about the limitations that made surgery a necessity and how the memory of my friend has become the fuel for my recovery. The ultimate goal? To complete a triathlon in his honor. This is a story about turning pain into purpose and using a promise to find strength in a new beginning.