Well Boomers, You have helped me in the past and your good vibes have been helpful. Well the doctors initial tests this morning were not good. Initilal reaction by the nurses on seeing my results were Are you on blood pressure medication!! My doctor freaked on seeing my blood pressure, last year it was 118/78 this year 155/100!!! So she sent me for a battery of tests today, EKG, blood, X-rays, etc...very concerned. I have been feeling bad since the week before I went to Cuba, like a weight on my chest...so my running has been low to none. Anyway, hopefully I get some results shortly and additional tests are being scheduled by my doctor. I am very concerned based on how I am feeling and yesterday's discussion with my lady friend where we are now on shaky ground. As some of my friends are saying; It's not surprising with everything I am dealing with: divorce, single parent, legal proceedings, child custody mediation, Corporate year end where my company owes some big bucks, personal tax time, my new lady friend and lots of stress at work lately. Even though I have been trying over the last few months to slow things down, simplify my life, things are still moving too fast. Luckily I have some great friends to lean on and two beautiful girls to think of. But this too I will overcome. One day at a time. Your buddy Tall

Tallrunner! Healing vibes on the way to you for sure----right now. I am so sorry to hear of all you are facing and the not so great health news. I am no doctor, but have to believe that the mind--body---stress connections are big ones and can combine to wreak all sorts of havoc with our health and well being. It's great that you can focus on that which is precious to you----hold on to that hard while you work through all this. Best to you and you know we are all right here pulling for you. CNYrunner

Tall, I am sorry to hear of your health concerns. You did the right thing by going to the doctor and getting things checked out. I, too, suspect the exceptional amount of stress in your life is a major factor. I hope the doctors can find something to help the situation. My thoughts are with you during this time that has to be a bit scary. TomS

{{{Tallrunner}}} Hang in there, buddy. We're here for you... Please try to slow it down, it does take its toll on many aspects of life...

Hey Tall, Not the best of news but chances are that it's not as bad as you are taking it. It doesn't sound like your doctor read that part in the book about "putting the patient at ease". 150/100 is considered "mild hypertension" on a chart I looked at and most likely it's not that high 24 hours a day. Let's see what the tests show before jumping to conclusions. Whatever is going on I am sure is very fixable. Easy does it. Jim

{{Tall} } Best wishes for effective treatment and healing.

Hey Tall, when you wake up in the morning you must be thinking, now what important task of these important tasks shall I do first and which one second, then third, will I fit a run in, oh I forgot to send off that form, must pick the kids up and go to football! Sometimes things come at us like that, all at once but when it is constant, you really need to step back and take a rest. It must be difficult, I know I'm useless at time managemant and then it's 'last minute.com' for me and all the stress that goes with it. I hope you find time to recover because I'm sure that is all you probably need. Take it easy, we all think the world of you here. Roy

Take care of yourself Tall....you have many things on your plate right now. It is amazing what stress can do to us physically. Keep us informed, and keep the faith. It will all get better.