It was a cool Saturday morning when I laced up my running shoes, ready for my usual weekend run. I loved the rhythm of my feet hitting the pavement and the post-run endorphin rush. But that day, a thought crossed my mind: “Am I damaging my joints? Is all this running going to catch up with me?”
I’d been running regularly for a while—months, maybe even years—but lately, I’d noticed some discomfort in my knees. Nothing unbearable, but enough to make me wonder if I was doing long-term damage. The more I read about it, the more confused I became. Some experts say running ruins your knees. Others claim it actually strengthens them. So, which is it?
