Be Kind to Your Joints!
With all of that running I do, my joints take a beating! I want them to stay happy for a LONG time, as I plan on being here for a LONG time! With the TCS New York City Marathon just around the corner for me, I have maybe be obsessed with the infographics. This one is one of my favorites. I know many people who run far more than that per week in a training cycle, but let's just look at this. If the average runner does run 34 miles per week, how many steps does a person take per mile? This question really depends on the runner, their stride, their pace, and so many other factors. But let's just say, for fun, that the average runner takes 1760 steps per mile. That's nearly 60,000 steps in a training week. Now, depending on body type/weight/form and a whole lot of other factors, imagine the amount of impact those steps have on your bones and joints. It kind of makes me hurt just thinking about it....