There’s this rumor going around that distance runners are more prone to developing arthritis, a medical condition from by the Greek word “arthro” meaning joint and “itis” meaning inflammation. 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. In this weeks episode I’ll 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? NOTE: I didn’t 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. It continues to be an honor to run with you. Run long and taper! - Steve Show Links:http://www.drlarrysmith.comhttp://edmundy.blogspot.comFdip Blog of the Week: http://runbif.blogspot.comFeatured http://www.runningpodcasts.org PodCast: “Run Yank Run”http://twitter.com/wwforhttp://www.worldwidefestivalofraces.comThe song “Down to the Bone” by Edwin Holt http://topcatrecords.comhttp://winefornewbies.net