Overcoming addiction and chronic pain: 'You're going through hell.'

AUSTIN (KXAN) – “When I was on pain meds and in pain all the time, you’re going through hell, and you are really just trying to make it sometimes, one hour at a time,” said Eric Bumpus, a 43-year-old husband and father of two, reflecting on five years of living with an addiction to pain pills.Today, Bumpus competes in ultramarathons and fitness competitions, like Hyrox, a functional fitness obstacle course race.Eric Bumpus' son joined him at the Austin Rattler finish line