Break into a chorus of "I'm still standing"
Break into a chorus of "I'm still standing"
Because:
https://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/the-persistent-myth-of-running-and-arthritis
https://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/run-for-your-knees
https://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/is-running-actually-good-for-your-knees
https://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/heres-more-evidence-that-running-doesnt-ruin-your-knees
https://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/knee-arthritis-has-doubled-and-its-not-because-of-running
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/well/move/running-may-be-good-for-your-knees.html?mcubz=3
Just reply,
"Is it, though?"
This response is not limited in use to this particular situation; variations can in fact be used to refute almost any claim. If the claimant persists, just repeat this reply as needed until he gives up.
Suggest that they read the last thread on this topic from LRC
I tell them that's why I do 90% of my running on trails and other soft surfaces.
It is, if you run in high heel pillow shoes. When you run your heel is suppose to kiss the ground but shoes shorten your Achilles tendon which prevents the heel from reaching the ground = tight calves so people wear drop cushion shoes and no heel kiss = knee kiss.
I simply give them one response or another, depending on how athletic they seem.
My most common is: "I'm 43, and no knee problems at all." [this usually stops them because, well, they think about their aches and pains at around the same age and...yeah, not here:)]
or
"If it's bad for the knees, you're running wrong" [this stops them because a lot of them don't run at all]
I don't get offended when they say this. I am aware that most of them are just not aware of what running properly entails.
I trained my stride and form to be Kipchoge-esque. [I cannot ever train my speed to be close--there is only one Eliud]
And it creates an efficiently smooth ride. Just saying.
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Ask your mom how her knees are!
I'll also cite the NY TIMES piece
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/well/move/running-may-be-good-for-your-knees.html?mcubz=1
But when the question comes, you can always use the old, "your mouth is moving, but you're not saying anything".
"not running is bad for everything else"
I reply: "Well, I don't know. But I think running has been very beneficial in transforming my glutes into two magnificent tortoise shells.
I simply tell them: I don't know about knees, but I credit running with my ERECTILE SUPERFUNCTION.
dietbacon wrote:
Send them these links:
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2008/08/running-slows-the-aging-clock-stanford-researchers-find.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2556152/https://www.bcm.edu/news/research/knee-health-and-runninghttp://www.colorado.edu/intphys/Class/IPHY3700_Greene/slides/evaluateMethods_1/lane.pdf
It just means that you'll suffer longer with bad knees and feet
I don't know if anyone has said this yet but I usually say....
"So is being fat" or "or so is being overweight/obese" if it's in the clinical setting
My Achilles tendons will fail long before I ever have a knee problem..
How about "You are wrong!" Running is actually good for your knees:
http://time.com/4667098/is-running-bad-for-your-knees/
Seriously, if you want to screw up your knees, play basketball, soccer or a sport that requires hard lateral moves and twisting. That can mess up knees real good. Running forward, not so much. That's what your knees are made to do.
bringing them the truth wrote:
How about "You are wrong!" Running is actually good for your knees:
http://time.com/4667098/is-running-bad-for-your-knees/Seriously, if you want to screw up your knees, play basketball, soccer or a sport that requires hard lateral moves and twisting. That can mess up knees real good. Running forward, not so much. That's what your knees are made to do.
Not so fast Charlie! If you have a history of injury to the knee joint, from either acute or chronic overuse, then running can excerserbate the onset of OA. And running on OA ain't no fun! I know several runners from my masters club who just knee replacements in their 60s after running for several decades on a bad knee(s). It not all rainbows & marshmallows for everyone.
http://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2093294Conclusion from the study:
"Although the existing evidence on whether long-term long-distance running causes osteoarthritis is currently insufficient for researchers to draw unequivocal conclusions, the preponderance of data seems to indicate that moderate levels of running do not increase the risk of osteoarthritis of the knees and hips for healthy people and that this activity might even have a protective effect. A history of injury—from overuse or acute trauma as a result of running, excessive running, intrinsic anatomical instability in the joints, or a high body mass index— can accelerate the onset of osteoarthritis and cause disability, however. It is important that people considering a new exercise regimen seek a physical evaluation by a sports medicine physician and that they learn proper training methods so that they may prevent joint injury."
Crusty Old Runner wrote:
[quote]bringing them the truth wrote:
How about "You are wrong!" Running is actually good for your knees:
Been running regularly and competing for 65 years so far and have had a variety of injuries to calves, achilles, and head (bad fall), but so far so good on the knees, only an occasional pang that disappears with further running focused on trails.
Sitting on your ass is bad for your heart. Try that as a response.
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