[discmonkey]

I agree in general, but most people that run 50 miles a weeks also eat healthy. So there's a lot of correlation there. IE show me a person that runs 50 miles a week but also eats mostly process foods and drinks lotsa soda.

[1letterunixname]

That demographic is Marines in bootcamp if they're from Appalachia.

Most people with a postsecondary degree who do something like use a gym or jog probably read Omnivores' Dilemma, may shop for organic food, and are more likely to be vegetarian. This demographic is largely incongruous with behaviors like tobacco and substance abuse, and frequent consumption of fried and ultra-processed food.

[radar]

If one is running 50 miles per week one needs to orient eating around the runs. It's difficult to run right after a full meal. The result tends to be restricted eating to have a comfortable run in the first place.

PS: A bunch of extra work is near mandatory to maintain weekly mileage like this. Proper stretching and recovery--maybe some yoga. Lots of distractions from eating too much in the first place.

[jmye]

You don’t really need to do anything extra at 50. 50 is a basic baseline for a lot of folks running 3-3:30 marathons. I stretch for about 3 minutes after I run, and little else, for instance, and I’m at 60-70mpw, old, and a bit overweight.

I know very few people at this mileage doing serious “extra” work.

[radar]

Have you ever had runner's knee? I'm dealing with it for the first time at the moment. Looking for a quick fix.

[jmye]

Yes - for me, it was a strength issue. I spent a couple weeks running hills to even things out and it faded relatively quickly.

[1letterunixname]

This isn't the place for medical advice. See an orthopedic surgeon.

[X6S1x6Okd1st]

It's not running but Fred Becky was known to eat whatever is cheap, frequently fast food.