article_snippet.sent: We often hate running as it hurts
article_snippet.sent: One of the reasons many people avoid running is a fear that it's bad for many people knees.
article_snippet.sent: But a study of 75,000 runners, which was published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise last year, found that 'running significantly reduced osteoarthritis and hip replacement risk due to, in part, running's association with lower BMI (Body Mass Index)'.
article_snippet.sent: One of the things I love about running regularly is that I can stay in shape without having to stick to a strict diet that forbids the eating of certain food groups.
article_snippet.sent: And sports scientists all agree that a moderate amount of carbs are essential for running.