Thanks Teresa,
I'm doing a little research on it. Runners don't statistically have more problems in these areas...sedentary people have more mobility problems due to joint problems than runners do. However, I'm reading a lot of things on ways to prevent joint damage like running shoes, supplements. I'm also not going to run every single day. 2 days on , 2 days off to start. Running is actually really good for the bones. My mother has osteoporosis and part of my decision to run on a regular basis is that running stresses the bones and actually strengthens them. Thanks for the concern though.
I think part of my weight gain may be muscle increase. A few of my friends say I look thinner today! My arms are definitely stronger...Jakob is heavy and I pick him up every day, many times a day.
Well, it's late. Got to get some shut-eye. Hope everyone has a good week.
April