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The running was a non -issue until the lifting incident. Haven't run since.
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Thanks Lyssa. Yes, that probably is my best option at this point. I'm just not the patient type ... lol.
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The jogging wasn't bothering me; it was a lifting issue that started the problem followed by a 14 hour car drive ... lol. And the epidural suggestion was by my orthopedic surgeon that scoped my knee 3 years back. But even he said that was probably a 50/50 shot at helping and I don't think the risks justify that. Appreciate…
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Just an update since I posted this originally in June. Ran my 1st 5k on August 13. Flat course; 40:26. Did another on 10/1. Rolling terrain including 3 hills (in & out course so got the hills both ways) and finished in 39:56. I've now dropped 60 lbs. from 258 to 198. (13 to go) GOD IS GOOD!
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Appreciate all of the responses and the suggestions/concerns. Yes, it has been a very aggressive diet but I'm the type of guy that needs to see results to stay motivated. I have had a recent check-up and my blood/chem levels are all fine; I do take a vitamin supplement as well, and as I try to get down to my final goal of…
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Interesting question, and I think I know where you are going with this. I'm a 6' 1" male, age 60. I've been on a diet with an aggressive (2-3 miles a day jogging) exercise plan for 7 weeks now, and have dropped from 257 to 223. After about 4.5 weeks, I started feeling lethargic and generally rundown. I also developed…
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WordWhisperer wrote: "I tell myself it's going to make for a much more dramatic story someday." It will! What a great attitude!
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edixon127 - Yep; in my mind when I can do 3 straight training runs at the 35-36 minute range, I will be ready. Was basically @ 39.5 tonight and man, I 'm feeling it. But not at all displeased! Thanks for the encouragement. I think a 5k local event about an hour away on 8/13 is my target.
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I was pushing it tonight. 3.10 mi | 39:26 | 12:43 min/mi "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
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Appreciate all the feedback and encouragement. And to Raptor 2763 ... trust me...your left...your left...left, right, left is constantly in my brain...lol. As for a target time of 7:30, wow...if I got to 10.00 I just might be insufferable. :)
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Thanks for all the input folks. I think I'm going to have to do this.
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I like what you're saying. Funny, I had that same thought: "Lord, just don't let me finish last!" Going to try get my nightly distance up to 3.5-4 mi and get the pace down to 13 per min. If I can get there within a couple of weeks, I might just enter a July 4th run/walk fairly nearby. Thanks for your input and have a great…
