Mick Mac Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I often wonder if people who are compulsive runners / fitness fanatics are going to be sooooo... fit that they are going to live long beyond the point at which they continue to enjoy life. I'm incredibly jealous of runners really, but I do think there may be a downside to this level of fitness. There must be an optimum age to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilworker Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I heard on the radio the other day that there are people alive now who will live to about 1,000 yrs old.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Or they wear out their hearts and muscles earlier and die sooner? One thing I have noticed though is the majority of joggers look pretty miserable. More grim, focused and trudging than if they are enjoying themselves. Then again I expect when I was training for a half marathon, I didn't look best pleased either. The lithe runners on the other do seem to bounce along more happily. But not sure how many joggers make it to runners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 They'll be crippled with arthritis by the time they get old and will be in serious pain for the rest of their lives. Which reminds me there was a guy, whose name slips my mind for the moment; who wrote a book about jogging, who died suddenly when.... out jogging. Serves the bugger right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilworker Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 But harsh JL - I'm just off for a run now - if I'm not back in 30 mins call me an ambulance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I don't know about an optimum age Mick, but definitely the optimum day has got to be tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 That's the first time you have made me laugh Declan. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Did you edit that just to add 'ever'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 No. I was going to add a smiley, but changed my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ah well, that's 1-0 to me then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 You guys.. sheesh.. like Morecambe and Wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 More just Morecambe, really, thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 When your times up, your times up, no matter how fit you are............imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 DJKillaQueen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> When your times up, your times up, no matter how> fit you are............imoyep agree and it's all about balance ,also, eat, drink, be merry and look after your family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 It's definitely about balance. Eat, drink, be merry and then run away when the bill comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 And them get run down by a cyclist. if you're in the way what else would/could/should you expect :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 *Bob* Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> More just Morecambe, really, thinking about it.I've not been to Morecambe. *Bob*. What's it like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Oh and if you owe money when you die, you've won (the game of life)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Loz Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I've not been to Morecambe. *Bob*. What's it> like?Well, it's a bit like Mick Mack and Narnia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Feck off bob. Wise words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofaRunner Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> They'll be crippled with arthritis by the time> they get old and will be in serious pain for the> rest of their lives. Which reminds me there was a> guy, whose name slips my mind for the moment; who> wrote a book about jogging, who died suddenly> when.... out jogging. Serves the bugger right.that was James Fixx who had smoked for years before he starting running. He died following a heart attack at the age of 52 with severly blocked arteries but having outlived the age his father died at by ten years - a fate that might have killed him sooner were it not for running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Lots of things will take longer to kill you if you run. Lions for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Indeed Brendan. Also, didn't a guy who wrote a book on giving up smoking die of lung cancer and the fella Atkins who wrote a diet book die of obesity? Truth is stranger than fiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Atkins of diet fame died by the hand of his ex-lover I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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