tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post4405121281321249498..comments2023-11-03T05:23:53.399-05:00Comments on The Penguin Times and Travels: Spring ForwardJohn "the Penguin" Binghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931482253907017186noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post-17007739238440080752008-04-02T11:22:00.000-05:002008-04-02T11:22:00.000-05:00Hi John - I came here to leave you a message about...Hi John - I came here to leave you a message about Courage to Start and about a virtual race I have doing. However, I see you are having some issues with cholesterol and your medication. I am a doctor of pharmacy so perhaps we can talk off-line if you are interested. <BR/><BR/>Just wanted to thank you for the inspiration. I have read and re-read and often use some of your quotes (well loosely!) :D to encourage other bloggers. I find myself going back to the chapter on racing before almost every race I do and encouraging others to pick up this book. <BR/><BR/>Last year after finishing a big race, I had nothing on the schedule and let the training slide a bit. I decided I could create a virtual race for running blogger friends and that would put something on the calendar. <BR/><BR/>I had about 60 or so friends join me in running 8 miles on the 8th of December and a passion developed. I also hosted 9 on the 9th (of February). I have been having such fun with the "race directing" and find it a great creative outlet and motivation to keep running. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I got the bright idea, that since you have inspired me a lot and many of these people that run it are the ones I am spouting your lines to, that I would invite you to run with us. We are running a 10k on the 10th of May. I have race reports for the other two race I've hosted on my blog. <BR/><BR/>I hope you get to feeling better. There should be a way that you can safely lower your cholesterol and still feel good enought to run. <BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post-89563048714658161732008-04-01T08:42:00.000-05:002008-04-01T08:42:00.000-05:00John,I've been on Pravastatin for about a year now...John,<BR/>I've been on Pravastatin for about a year now (first Med used) and it is both highly effective with no side effects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post-68965626862917671172008-04-01T05:03:00.000-05:002008-04-01T05:03:00.000-05:00John,I've been on cholesterol meds since late 2004...John,<BR/><BR/>I've been on cholesterol meds since late 2004 as a "supplement" to my diabetes meds...I started on Lipitor and had no problems, but was moved to Zocor (because of insurance company policies) and had serious problems with aching joints and tiredness - though my joint problems were mainly in my upper body (elbows, shoulders). My newest doctor got me back on Lipitor and the aches have gone away. <BR/>Hope this helps some, and hope to see you again in Nashville this month!! :)<BR/>Anneanniemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762647593730794018noreply@blogger.com