Do you ever wonder about the long term effects of running? Sure, running is good for your heart, and it burns lots of calories, and has a host of other well known benefits, but do you wonder if your body will eventually suffer from all those miles? How will running affect you as you age? What will you be like in your eighth and ninth decade? How will the running you do now, and the miles between now and then, affect those years?

Dr. James Fries, Professor Emeritus of Stanford University has been studying aging runners for many years, and the news is great. All those questions are answered in this podcast. Please listen. I guarantee it will leave you feeling happy and encouraged.