u/modest-roh

Hi everyone,

I’ve been running consistently for a long time and wanted to hear what experienced runners do to stay injury-free over the years, especially when running mostly on paved surfaces.

A few things I’m curious about:

• What habits have helped you avoid recurring aches/pains from higher mileage?
• How important have strength training and mobility work been for you?
• Do you do anything specific for knee/joint longevity?
• Any recovery practices that made a noticeable difference?
• Are there any supplements that runners actually find useful for joint health?

For context:

• I run mostly on roads/paved surfaces.
• I currently use ASICS Cumulus shoes.
• Running on grass/trails regularly isn’t really an option for me.

Just looking to learn what’s worked well for others in terms of staying durable and running comfortably long term.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been running consistently for quite a while now, but I keep running into the same issue. After roughly 50km of total running volume, I start getting pain in my right leg. If I stop running for a couple of weeks and rest properly, it gets better — but once I start running regularly again, the pain eventually comes back.

I’ve also heard a lot of people say that long-term running can lead to knee problems as we get older, so I wanted to ask more experienced runners here:

• Is this actually common, or is it more about poor recovery/training habits?
• What do you personally do to avoid recurring leg/knee pain?
• Do strength exercises or mobility work actually help?
• Are there any supplements that genuinely help with knee/joint health?
• How important are shoes in preventing this kind of issue?

For context:

• I currently run in ASICS Cumulus shoes.
• Running mostly on grass/trails isn’t really an option for me, so I’m usually on paved surfaces.

Would appreciate any advice from people who’ve dealt with something similar.