Sunday, November 9, 2008

Running for Joy: At 81, marathoner sees no reason to take it easy - San Jose Mercury News

This goes to show that we can do this forever. But then again, there are examples at the other extreme.
My poor grandfather is in a wheelchair and blames his years of jogging for his bad knees. All those years he encouraged my brother and I to run and now that we are, he recommends not doing it.
I suppose genetics has a lot to do with it. But I also wonder "what if" my grandpa had proper shoes, proper training, occasional stretching and massages, etc. Would that have helped?
http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_10938496?nclick_check=1

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