The general rule of thumb is that running backs experience a decline in productivity around the age of 30 due to the wear and tear they undergo.

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Conventional wisdom holds that the pounding from years of running leads to excessive wear and tear on the body as we age, resulting in joint injuries, knee replacements or arthritis.

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