I turned 55 today can't run anymore and my life sucks do you guys the same age feel the same

I don’t know. I have never had an injury. But I have a friend who cannot run much. He chooses to bike and he is far fitter than most his age. So there are options.

If you still miss running in college at 55, you have some serious issues.

Run and walk method is your friend

I am sorry to hear that for you. That does suck.

However, you said, "what's the point if I can only run 17 minutes [for 5km]?"

Is that really the standard you are shooting for as an injured 55 year old? Do you know how many of us would be over the moon to run 17 minutes? So maybe you just need to stop worrying about the time goal?

If you love running for running's sake, then the motivation comes naturally. If you want to be a top age-grouper in the country, that will be difficult to arrange. I recommend just getting in shape without worrying about 5km times.

Plus, there are other ways to be a runner (trails, marathons, ultras, jogging, orienteering, fast-packing, being slow, etc.). I recommend all of those over being sedentary and miserable.

Just my two cents. I am old, everything hurts, and I am slow. But I can run as much as I want because I prioritize "staying fit" and "running daily" over any time goals.

Are you serious about 17 minutes? I am in a great training block. I just ran 18:45 for 3 mile progressive thinking maybe 18:30 for 5k race.

Time to buy a $12000 bike and some spandex

Turn 76 in July, have never felt better or had more $$$$$$$$$$$$, Will be adding more weight to my lifts next year, I add weight every year,

Life couldn;t be better,

Yes, I find it hard to feel sorry for anyone who thinks a 17 minute 5K for a 55 year old is "slow."

Ya I do weights and substitute running with walking and leg routines , myrtle routine etc.

Quitting running isn't the eow

Priority when older is to walk pain free

Bike and kayak . If you’ve been runner for your whole life a break down is inevitable