Here's what running is good for: improved endurance, lower blood pressure, increased oxygen delivery to the tissues, improved metabolism, and improved strength and bone density. And here, according to the Boston Globe, is what it's bad for: it can increase risk of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (the greater trochanter is the part of the thigh bone that pokes out to the side). It can increase the risk of anterior knee pain, in the front of the knee. This can result from a meniscal tear or arthritis, but the most common problem in runners is poor tracking of the knee cap with repetitive bending and straightening of the knee. It can increase the risk of stress fractures and plantar fasciitis-the irritation of the soft tissue that covers the bottom of the foot. And here is how to prevent stress fractures: Start slowly – Increase distance by no more than 10 percent per week. This advice and more about pros, cons, and preventions of running can be found in this piece in the Boston Globe.
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for people over 50 who still like to play hard
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
I can live well with bad knees. Not a bad heart.
I do alot of walking…its much easier on the wear and tear on your body mechanics.
I think the good out weigh’s the bad don’t you?
just incorporate trail running and / or running off road and this adjunct will take tremendous stress off the knee
chi running to prevent the aformentioned trochanteric and knee pain.