Running on Empty: The Men’s Health Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

Graham runs half-marathons. The 60-year-old started running to stay fit and manage the stress of a high-performance lifestyle. Eventually he felt his vitality fading. 

“I felt terrible,” he says. “Brain fog and no energy. I wasn’t enjoying running.”

Finally, Graham surrendered to his new normal, and stopped racing. “I wasn’t enjoying life.”

Graham’s story is common for busy, working professionals. But the tides are shifting. Men’s health is mainstream, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) lives at the center of the conversation.

Low testosterone impacts physical, cognitive and sexual function. Men may wonder if they’ll ever feel as good as they once did, not realizing they should get their testosterone levels checked.

“I’d never explored TRT,” Graham says. “I got bloodwork done with my family doctor, but testosterone never came up.”

Dr. Aaron Goldstein, medical director at Pollock Clinics, explains. “If your doctor isn’t a hormone therapy expert, or specifically looking for low testosterone, it’s easy to miss the diagnosis.

“Imagine popping the hood of a car and seeing a full gas tank, but the fuel line is blocked. There’s plenty of fuel, but the engine isn’t getting what it needs. Men can have seemingly healthy total testosterone levels, but if their bioavailable testosterone is low, their bodies aren’t getting what they need, even if their family doctor says everything looks fine.”

Dr. Goldstein developed a TRT program to deliver testosterone safely and comprehensively at Pollock Clinics. “It’s more than a prescription,” he notes. “We review everything and customize your treatment to help you to reach your high performance goals. The results are outstanding. Over 95% of our patients renew after year one.”

Graham started treatment, including a body scan and review of his exercise, macros and nutrition. “One thing I really like about Pollock Clinics is that they look at the whole health. The whole person.” 

Weeks later, Graham noticed changes to his libido, energy and physique. Later, he ran his first race since starting treatment—and felt fantastic. Finally, he crushed his personal best. 

“If you told me I could run a 1:45:00 half-marathon, I would’ve said you’re dreaming,” he says. “You’re in technicolour.”

Men who seek hormone therapy fight an uphill battle. But there’s a ripple effect when men take care of themselves: the people around them win. With restored energy, your family experiences a happier, healthier father and husband. With restored sex drive and erectile function, your relationship benefits. With improved focus and sharpness, you perform better in your career. At the core of everything, you experience a happier and richer life.

Graham’s marathon doesn’t end on the race track. “I want to inspire another guy who has low testosterone to get some help and take their life back.”

Well said, Graham, and congratulations on taking back yours.

Learn more about TRT at pollockclinics.com/t-optimizer/