So in your opinion, how much pain do you think dick was in? Sounds like it hurt but it wasn't full blown appendicitis hurt. I have never experienced it, but I have had people describe it to me so I can't imagine anyone would be able to move much. My friend told me he collapsed while trying to get out of a car when it happened, and he couldn't move and an ambulance was required.

Then again, some people are crazy and can just ignore pain like that when their goal is on the line, especially anyone who aspires to be an Olympian or professional athlete.