tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post6603840353429823980..comments2023-04-14T15:10:45.026+01:00Comments on Train Now, Live Later: 3 Reasons Mountain Running Won't Destroy My LegsMethuselahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-75298254389764352042010-10-03T13:04:12.362+01:002010-10-03T13:04:12.362+01:00I have one or two friends who have also competed a...I have one or two friends who have also competed against the backdrop of a failing body and I never cease to marvel at it. I think they are made of different stuff. I guess Joss Naylor is the ultimate example.Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-19505671134249405632010-10-03T06:54:08.448+01:002010-10-03T06:54:08.448+01:00I think some of it is genetic. Some of it is from ...I think some of it is genetic. Some of it is from injuries falling out of trees crashing, motorbikes etc also a gung ho attitude to training.(I am getting better at listening to my body)<br /><br />My Mountain marathon partner is 62 and has Rheumatoid arthritis which he controls will meds and diet. He has my deepest respect.sbrthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629778005961693823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-77925959880619081122010-10-03T06:36:41.188+01:002010-10-03T06:36:41.188+01:00Stephen - what damaged them in the first place? I...Stephen - what damaged them in the first place? I've always felt that if nothing else, at least running on the fells spreads the load thanks to the randomness. If yours were bad from road running, perhaps the fells had some benefits?Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-52179131983776532292010-10-02T20:58:10.469+01:002010-10-02T20:58:10.469+01:00Some interesting thoughts there.
I came to fell r...Some interesting thoughts there.<br /><br />I came to fell running with damaged/painful joints. Unfortunately endorphins and ego still get the better of me.sbrthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629778005961693823noreply@blogger.com