Lol someone told me - Running makes you old...

Fatvaporizer

I just found it silly that someone actually said that running isn't good because it makes you look older. He's obese by the way. So obviously that's why he said that. But then I looked it up just for fun, and maybe a few articles say the same thing. But then a ton others say the opposite, that running or exercising makes you look AND feel younger.

How is it possible right? Running or exercising should make someone look younger. I don't know why these people love being anti-exercise.

girlinahat

I'd rather be an old runner than dead at 40....

JeepHair77

Someone once said that to me, too. She was convinced that running and the jiggling and gravity and whatnot was going to cause excess wrinkles.

Penthesilea514

That's weird- the only thing I "might" think is that with any prolonged outdoor activities, proper sun/wind protection and skin care are important. But that is not specific to running at all.

Most runners I know at varying ages look younger to me than they really are. So I think some people just want to come up with any excuse to allow for unhealthy habits. Their loss, not mine.

JoRocka

Drumpf thinks that- he thinks it actually takes years off your life.

Whatever.
I can't with people that stupid.

EliseTK1

Wow, ridiculous. Also people are really obsessed with looking young. Father Time is going to come for all of us at some point! I plan on being active and happy during the journey, wrinkles or no.

Need2Exerc1se

I've heard things like that. Loose skin on your face will make you look older. The sun makes you look older. yadda, yadda, yadda. And excuse not to do what should be done.

jgnatca

I have baby soft skin and I'm in my fifties. From my observation, smoking and tanning make a person look older. Smiling gives you smile wrinkles. I consider smile wrinkles to be badges of honour.

Moderate exercise, including walking and running, give you a young heart.

StaciMarie1974

Personally I think the weight loss in my face: makes my face look 'older'. But I didn't start running til after I hit maintenance so can't blame that.

scorpio516

Two things make you look old:
Smoking
Sun

Runners shouldn't be smokers. But take care of your skin!

I guess a couple more too: having kids, stress, loosing volume out of the face (goon from a fat face to a skinny face and loose skin)

TavistockToad

scorpio516 wrote: »

Two things make you look old:
Smoking
Sun

Runners shouldn't be smokers. But take care of your skin!

I guess a couple more too: having kids, stress, loosing volume out of the face (goon from a fat face to a skinny face and loose skin)

I always put sun cream on my face if I'm running for more than half an hour

pondee629

I look old because I'm old. I run because I like it and what it does for my overall condition. I lift because I like it and what IT does for my overall condition. I like the extra calories I can enjoy working out. Calories deficit, running and lifting, I like the way I feel and the way I look. The way I look, granted, is in comparison to the way I looked prior to the calorie deficit and exercise ;-)

DancingMoosie

I do wonder if the pounding will eventually take its toll on the joints and cause joint problems or overuse injuries...

WhitneyDurham777

My skin is a bit beat up from so much time spent outdoors. I wish that I had been better about sunblock when I was younger. Still sometimes I don't get complete coverage and end up paying for it. Didn't get my shoulders very good last weekend and ended up with a nasty tan line. Taking care of your skin is real.

mskimee

I heard that too! Someone said it makes you look weathered cos the sun, wind burn etc. I'd suggest a good moisturizer and sun screen if you're worried. I can't really say, I prefer the treadmill and being inside.

Fatvaporizer

Haven't you noticed that runners and exercisers usually look younger?

jusjoking

the only specific thing I could say about it is that running IS a high impact thing on the feet/knees etc. Some people simply cant handle running. of course though, exercise keeps us all younger and functioning better etc etc

MobyCarp

Running makes you *admit* that you're older. Runners don't do black balloons; we celebrate aging up to a new age group.

I don't care if I look every one of my 61 years old. When I can finish a half ahead of the guy who won the 50-54 age group, that looks young enough for me. Even if it was a small race without a lot of fast runners showing up.

BTW - How many obese 85 year olds have you seen?

AnnPT77

You know what really makes people look old? Ill health. And, in a lot of cases, fat. Go take a look at the thread below. You won't have to read too many pages to find someone replying (to before/after photos) something like "you look so much younger" or "your after photo could be your before photo's son/daughter".

PHOTO ONLY SUCCESS STORIES!

Running per se? +1 to those saying most runners looking younger than others their age. Yeah, there could be overuse injuries. It's clear there are long-term 'injuries' from too much inactivity (at any weight). Pick your poison!

It's all about having an excuse, coupled with the false notion that taking any action is more risky than not taking action.

Spartan_Gingi

You don't stop running because you get old, you get old because you stop running.

ClubSilencio

They're probably referring to oxidative stress which is beneficial to the average person who exercises. It's only when someone over-exerts themselves over a long period that it can impair immune function. Ex. Ultramarathon runner who trains in Arizona

Basically eat colorful fruits and veggies, exercise smartly, and relax.

apullum

Personally, I've gotten 2.5 years older since I started running 2.5 years ago. Living makes you older.

RunsWithBees

Who cares?! ... I'm running and I'm happy!

EliseTK1

These comments are inspiring.

zdyb23456

I think it's the sun that ages your skin. It would apply to anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors without ample sun protection.

cwolfman13

Regular exercise is the fountain of youth

hcolligan

StaciMarie1974 wrote: »

Personally I think the weight loss in my face: makes my face look 'older'. But I didn't start running til after I hit maintenance so can't blame that.[/quote

Same as me!

JoRocka

TavistockToad wrote: »

scorpio516 wrote: »

Two things make you look old:
Smoking
Sun

Runners shouldn't be smokers. But take care of your skin!

I guess a couple more too: having kids, stress, loosing volume out of the face (goon from a fat face to a skinny face and loose skin)

I always put sun cream on my face if I'm running for more than half an hour

I put on sunblock to drive from my gym back home... it's 3.5 miles.

yeah- I'm practically allergic to the sun.... being goth will do that to you.

BrianSharpe

You know what makes you look old? Being dead......

All kidding aside I look old because I am old. I'm 61 and will never look 30 again but running helps me feel like I'm still 30 (in fact I feel better now that I did when I was 30.....I smoked, drank too much and was definitely on the fluffy side....)

AnvilHead

Where's @Orphia with her before and after pics? She became a runner, lost a lot of weight and looked 15-20 years younger in her 'after' pic.

ContraryMaryMary

I'll echo the sun damage theme. The other thing I notice with the marathoners at my club is yes, their faces can be quite lined from hours of squinting and grimacing. I always wear a cap to protect my skin and prevent squinting from glare, and I try to relax my facial muscles - or smile even - to avoid getting 'pain face' lines.

I will also say that runners can 'look' older because the 60-year-old with its 60-year-old lined face has the body of a 35-year-old. It's not that their faces look old, rather, their bodies look young!!