http://disqus.com/people/48778d92adaa4be86cb823b1c514d6a6/enFri, 26 Oct 2007 03:31:32 -0000http://offtrack.disqus.com/nashua_telegraph_blogs_64/#comment-1923498<p>Andrew - Sorry to hear about your situation. Clearly you love running on the trails, and so do I. There have been moments where I never felt more in tune and connected with the world than a good trail run. I cant imagine how sad you must feel Andrew.</p><br><p>I am 33, and injured my knee back in college (trying to push my car out of the snow). As I got more out shape in my 20s, the pain increased. It was so bad when I was 29, I was up at night with pain and saw a specialist. He said I needed to strengthen the muscles (I wasnt exercising), and to never **EVER** start running. So, at the age 30, I started trail running. I have never felt healtheir, and my knee problem is far gone. But, from XRays I know my knee is defective and like you I know the days are numbered. Also, I have the pleasure of being a friend with Rich Busa, and I can only hope that Im still on the trails when Im his age, but I'll never be half as charming as him.</p><br><p>When you are on the road (trail) to recovery, perhaps we can hook up for a run. Im not terribly fast, but I am in the top 30 of Grand Tree Stonehead points, and potentially one of the highest totals for a Clydesdale. </p><br><p>See you round - Mark</p>Mark KulaczFri, 26 Oct 2007 03:31:32 -0000