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Does running age you?

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JohnSnowsTie · 09/05/2014 14:20

Was about to do a Google search for "does running tone your legs" and as I was typing the first thing that came up was "does running give you wrinkles?"

Cue lots of articles (ignored the DM ones Smile) about the high impact of running sagging the jaw and causing premature ageing... should I stick to power walking?!

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EauRouge · 09/05/2014 17:39

Yes, I've read that running gives you wrinkles. It pisses me off that nearly all articles about women and exercise assume that it's always about looks.

The thing that ages you most is time, and there's not a damn thing any of us can do about that Grin

Morrigu · 09/05/2014 15:05

I would say running probably exposes you more to the outside elements and that can be damaging on the skin which can make you look older. I'd never worn sunblock in my life until I started running. I think my one year old dd has aged me more in the last year than running ever would Grin

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JohnSnowsTie · 09/05/2014 14:38

Sorry, did sound really vain I know. Was just interested really as I'd never thought about it from that POV before. I don't run yet but am hoping to get into it later in the year.

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madwomanbackintheattic · 09/05/2014 14:24

Why are you running?

To be fit and healthy, or for vanity?

To be honest, I'm not sure I understand people that choose a sport based on what might happen to their jawline...

Exercise can make you thinner, which can make you look older once you get to a certain age (the loss of fat gives a bonier appearance).

But you'll be healthier, and fitter, and stronger.

It all depends what's more important to you, really.