Bloody injuries! Well, since my last post, my running career has been put on pause. I had a few weeks off over Xmas, as you do, and recommenced my running in mid January. I pulled up a little lame (after a few light 5 km runs) on my 'troublesome' left ankle. Had some physiotherapy treatment but it's still not right. Also my 'dodgy' right knee has been letting me know it's still around.

Luckily, I have maintained (more or less) my 1300 calorie nutritional program. I reverted back to my pre-challenge weight training cycle of 3 days per week (not 4-5). As at 30th January my weight dropped again to 83.5kg!

I am not focused on weight but on body-fat and appearance. Despite my wife complaining I am getting 'too skinny', I know I have some way to go yet, especially around my waist and back.

I was chuffed to be able to fit nicely into 36 inch (94 cm) pants, less so that most of my business and golf shirts are too big (it's gonna cost me $) but I'd much rather have that problem! Bear in mind my trousers before were 112 cm!

I am still optimistic that I can resume running, it just might mean I need to rest and slowly get back into it. Maybe my goal for a half marathon in 2015 might need to be delayed a year as I aim to firstly get back into healthy running.

Anyway, I'll keep on the path, maintain the rage, keep living my new lifestyle and tend to my troublesome ankle - over time, I'm sure it will get right.

Here's a few photos taken in early February.