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I just started running four years ago, after riding for 40+ years.
Riding set me up to be a much better runner than I would be otherwise (overall aerobic fitness, glut strength, understanding of the mental aspect of running and competition "going faster is a choice...", etc.)
I'm doing a lot more running now because I really enjoy it, and have much to learn on each run...
If you don't want to give up running, take a good hard look at your form and your diet. Some foods help with joint health and recovery (avocado, salmon, etc) and others promote inflammation (dairy).
As we get older, we also have to add in an additional rest day after a hard workout or race. It takes us longer to recover...
Also, there isn't much science regarding extending running and knee/joint wear. Sure, lots of people stop running because their knees hurt...but most of them are getting older and heavier and might have had these symptoms appear earlier if they hadn't been running...
Last edited by C40_guy; 04-19-2018 at 11:29 AM.
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