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The running was a non -issue until the lifting incident. Haven't run since.

Thanks Lyssa. Yes, that probably is my best option at this point. I'm just not the patient type ... lol.

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…

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!

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…

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…

WordWhisperer wrote: "I tell myself it's going to make for a much more dramatic story someday." It will! What a great attitude!

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.

I was pushing it tonight. 3.10 mi | 39:26 | 12:43 min/mi "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

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. :)

Thanks for all the input folks. I think I'm going to have to do this.

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…