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There\u2019s this rumor going around that distance runners are more prone to developing arthritis, a medical condition from by the Greek word \u201carthro\u201d meaning joint and \u201citis\u201d meaning inflammation.\xa0 Many non-runners and medical laypersons have assumed that the constant repetitive pounding forces on our joints, especially in the knees, as we run are too much for our bodies to absorb.\xa0 In this weeks episode I\u2019ll go through some of the scientific medical research on the subject and present an answer to the question: are runners at higher risk for developing arthritis?\nNOTE: I didn\u2019t want to make a huge deal out of it during this episode, but this marks my fourth year producing Phedippidations and I wanted to be sure to thank you, at least here in the show notes, for your friendship, kindness and support over these past 1,461 days since episode #1.\xa0 It continues to be an honor to run with you.\nRun long and taper!\n- Steve\nShow Links:Fdip Blog of the Week: Featured PodCast: \u201cRun Yank Run\u201dThe song \u201cDown to the Bone\u201d by Edwin Holt