. In separate studies that tracked subjects over 40 and 50 years, runners had no more joint problems than non-exercisers. In fact, some orthopaedic surgeons have suggested that people who have a genetic predisposition to arthritis can delay its onset and cope

blow when she was diagnosed with arthritis. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise - she was encouraged to take up light exercise to alleviate the symptoms. "My doctor told me I couldn’t run but I was really insistent that I wanted to," she says

pain? What might help alleviate my arthritis? How will a colostomy affect my running?What can I expect after a five-week injury?How soon can I run after abdominal surgery?I've been diagnosed with arthritis. Must I give up running? --Why do my legs

to an increase in general lung function, leaving you less susceptible to respiratory complaints and infection, and with more air to run on all year round."I'm too old"If you don't run, you will beOld dogs and new tricks aside, you're never too old to exercise