WELLINGTON, Ohio — You wouldn't think that a man who suffers from chronic pain would run and compete in long-distance obstacle marathons but Nick Delima does.

"I suffer through chronic pain, different types of illnesses that cause chronic pain," said Delima. 

The Wellington resident said he was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy. 

"Makes it always feel like bugs on you. They are poking at you nonstop and it fluctuates throughout the body. It makes it difficult to pinpoint where the pain is coming from," he said.

About six years ago, Delima found that running numbs the pain and since then, he hasn't stopped. 

"I just kinda blank everything out and keep going to the destination where it's at," he said.

Rebecca Delima often runs with her husband.

She said that since Nick's diagnosis, they've both battled depression and running together helps. 

"I wanted quality time with him and I wanted to feel better also. We both battled depression and I think working out and being together as a couple and talking about kids and life and communication is the key," said Rebecca.

Delima also loves to compete in obstacle course races like Spartan and Tough Mudder.

He often trains by running through Wellington on Tuesdays and Thursdays, running 10 miles for relief. 

"I've been told multiple times I shouldn't be able to do what I do and because it pushes me harder," said Nick. 

There are no cures for Nick's illnesses, but he said that will not stop him from fighting or in this case running.