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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am 45 (m) and have been running for different portions of my life.  I took some time off and then got back into running with a vengeance right before the pandemic, to the tune of running 15-20 miles at a time.  It was hell to get to that kind of mileage without my body being racked with pain.  But once I got there, it was (and is) awesome!

Here is the good (for me):
- Confidence boost
- Burns a ton of calories
- Helped me reduce my fat around my waist
- Endorphins after running keep me in a good mood ALL DAY LONG
- It clears my head.  I can wrestle through problem as I run
- Joined a running group and made new friends
- I don't get tired easily when doing other sports

Here is the bad (for me):
- I've sustained some injuries (pulled muscles mainly) from running when tired - don't run if you are exhausted
- Sunburn
- I overeat after a long run because hey, why not
- Shoes (good running shoes) are expensive ($200+ per pair)
- I spend too much time massaging my muscles (foam roller, massage gun, etc) and watching Netflix (not sure if this is an excuse to watch more Netflix)

For those that are having knee pain, that isn't a function or running in my experience.  That's a function of tight muscles - probably hamstrings.  Same with the lower back.  It will probably take some dedicated stretching over a couple months to loosen that up properly after years of your muscles being tight and pulling against the muscles or tendons that cover your knee.  Just a thought from a person who is not a doctor or a physical therapist so take it with a grain of salt.  [/quote]

What? Good shoes are not $200+. The only over $200 shoes are race day only super shoes that 99% don't need and no one should be training in. [/quote]

+1. I have purchased lots of running shoes over the years from quality brands--Saucony, Brooks, Hoka, etc.--and I have never spent $200 on any of them.[/quote]

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