why do you runners insist on ruining your knees with all those miles run and walking around like zombies because you're so tired? My brother has been a runner for 10 years and I've warned him umpteen times that by the time he's 60, he's going to need a walker because his knees will be shot. Find a healthier sport for crying out loud!!
6/10. Your delivery was pretty good, but the message makes it pretty obvious that you're trolling.
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why do fools fall in love?
Check it out people!
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Does_long_distance_running_damage_your_knees&src=ansTT
That needs editing, pronto.
Use footwear with a small heel and your knees will be fine.
I believe individuals who live sedentary lives and who are overweight are at more of a risk for knee problems then runners are. The benefits you can get out of decades or running far outweigh the negatives.
don't run alot of miles on pavement or concrete.
Emerican Running wrote:
I believe individuals who live sedentary lives and who are overweight are at more of a risk for knee problems then runners are. The benefits you can get out of decades or running far outweigh the negatives.
Don't forget all the other health problems related to sedentary lifestyle. I'd rather risk damaging my knees than know I'm destroying my heart.
You're funny!
running for 35 years, 50,000 miles, run mostly on dirt in minimal shoes, knees are great. Train smart or get out.
running for over 40 years, 80,000 to 100,000 miles with probably 80% on pavement and my knees are still bullet-proof.
The troll meter is off the scale jackson!
my knees are fine thanks.
Good point! I better switch to race walking! (sarcasm intended)
I almost thing this is a runner having fun...but I will take the bait, particularly because I have a different opinion than the typical runner.
First off, I am very firmly now formulating the opinion that running causes no negative effects on the knees.
Other than having a built up heal and running harder down steep hills, negative effect on knees doesn't exist - caveat: perhpas if you have biomechanical issues...I am not a medical doctor....
I think...don't quote me, but I think Ball State University ...well some University's human performance lab discovered that runners had better knees that sendentary folks and even more so than occassional runners....when the knee is not prepared for running, it is not healthy to suddenly introduce running.
Runners have muscles and support tissue...well...supporting the knee of all things!
Anyway, I know all kinds of athletes who have never had surgery, who have had surgery and who have been duped into surgery.
Knees, back, neck, arm parts, etc etc....
Solution:
Run...and as much as you like. There is no limit to running, providing you are enjoying it.
My knees are great! Never have any problems. So's the rest of my body. I'm a fine tuned running machine. I'm 49 and been running for 15 years. I'm in the best shape of my life and running pr's. Mentally I'm as sharp as a tack. No perscription drug, no suppliments, etc. And my cock is just as hard as when I was 18. All this thanks to running.
So frustrated, what's your sport or are you simply a fat f*** who's jealous of his brother? I know, you're just trolling and having fun. You should find another hobby.
My knees only hurt when I'm not running.
frustrated wrote:
why do you runners insist on ruining your knees with all those miles run and walking around like zombies because you're so tired? My brother has been a runner for 10 years and I've warned him umpteen times that by the time he's 60, he's going to need a walker because his knees will be shot. Find a healthier sport for crying out loud!!
I'll take the bait since I've heard this nonsense before. I'm sure many others here encounter non-runners at work, parties, bars, etc. who will implore us to stop running because we're about to die from running. These losers are simply upset because we are examples of a better way to live. Insecure non-runners (including penguins and gallowalkers) are uncomfortable when they discover that the way they live is inferior by comparison, but are unwilling to make the effort change. Their only way to feel comfortable with themselves again is to try to cut us down.
PS, my knees feel great!