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Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:29 am to Rounder1
thanks for your legitimate commentary.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:31 am to cjared036
Could be their skin doesn't get enough water to stay moisturized since they are sweating out a lot of fluids and the salt in their sweat evaporating on their skin is going to pull even more water out 
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:39 am to BabyTac
Constant state of dehydration along with being exposed to the sun a lot more than most people. I would also assume that if you constantly push your physical capabilities to the limits then your body will compensate and harness that energy from other areas and having unhealthy skin could be the compromise for always making your organs, skeletal and muscular system work overtime. They probably have smelly farts too, but that's just an assumption.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:45 am to dnm3305
Surprised this hasn't been said, but I'd expect it has something to do with constantly being used also. Look at a piece of leather, unused and kept indoors it can be like new after 20 years. But if you use a belt everyday it gets worn out. Long distance runners probably don't give their skin enough time to heal properly so it looks worn out.
That along with sun exposure, vitamin deficiency, etc. Long distance running is not good for your body.
That along with sun exposure, vitamin deficiency, etc. Long distance running is not good for your body.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:45 am to BabyTac
Combination of drugs and alcohol too along with sun damage. Some runners I know are into booze and narcotics.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 8:51 am to genuineLSUtiger
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I think the diets of some of these runners tend toward the extreme as well.
This is part of my thinking, as well. It's speculation of course, but the pieces fit in my mind: the more you exercise / run, the more you increase your requirements for certain nutrients / vitamins / minerals. I'd imagine a significant percentage of the female runners the OP is talking about tend to be calorie counters, putting further strain on their bodies' ability to regenerate. As a consequence, their skin may be losing its youthful vitality earlier than non-runners.
And not just vitamins, etc., but also-- importantly-- fats. It's important to have a good dose of healthy fat in the diet to have healthy skin. Many fitness conscious people get fat free everything, which isn't the end of the world for processed foods, but they don't really get sufficient healthy fat in their diets.
Lastly, hydration. If you run a lot, you really need to drink a lot of water. This also has a direct impact on the vitality of skin.
It's all guesswork really. You'd have to talk to several of these women to know if any of the above is applicable. But the above points are all variables that can be controlled, that should theoretically help maintain healthy looking skin.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:11 am to BabyTac
I'm in the sun most of the day, and I don't have the skin of a 90 year old woman. I have been working outside since I was 14 and no problems
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:18 am to Hammertime
Holla at us in a decade. You better be wearing sun screen...and re applying every two hours
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:25 am to BabyTac
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plus most run early in the morning
Yeah, it's a widely know fact that the sun and UV rays are not harmful the your skin in the morning.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:26 am to BabyTac
7of8 Sun Damage
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We've all seen them at marathon starting lines: the grizzled runners whose dark tans and deep wrinkles speak to many hours running outdoors in the beautiful-but-damaging sunshine. From premature aging to melanoma, the risks of sun damage are well known, yet many athletes simply accept it as the price they pay to stay outdoors. Not so, says Dr. Gammelsaeter. "The number-one mistake I see women make with their skin is not wearing sunscreen." She advises daily application of sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher everywhere the sun hits, not just your face, when playing or exercising outside.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:38 am to Corch Urban Myers
I banged a triathlete for a while, her skin was bad and she ran her tits off but the rest was awesome.
If ya know what I mean
If ya know what I mean
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:42 am to BabyTac
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Have gotten into running the last few years and trying to prevent the aging process.
stop running then.
walk.
swim some.
learn Tai Chi
learn yoga. (hatha and breathing exercises)
do some resistance training.
eat a balanced diet with an accent on raw foods.
get 15 or 20 minutes of sun a day.
smile a lot.
love your neighbor.
forgive yourself.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 9:43 am
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:44 am to BabyTac
All of the continuous bouncing from years and years of running has made their skin very elastic, so it sags and flops everywhere. The dark tan you see on a lot of runners is caused by the release of serotonin from the exercise.
The combination of the two really takes a toll on a runner's skin.
The combination of the two really takes a toll on a runner's skin.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:51 am to CelticDog
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CelticDog
Solid post... and concise for as much as you said.
In line with the rest of your message, though, I'd say running in moderation can be beneficial. Even a short 1-2 mile run can make you feel good, and doesn't wear your body out.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:52 am to AnonymousTiger
Anonymous is totally on point. Sun may be a factor in some, but running causes skin to sag from bouncing after awhile, especially if runner loses a bunch of body fat. Add that intense, pained look most have while running distances and the face just doesn't look great after time.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:00 am to BabyTac
Scientific fact - running turns people in to human prunes..... 
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:02 am to BabyTac
There is actually a study on this from years ago...if memory serves the primary reason what the repetitive jarring of the skin due to contact with the pavement for extended periods of time. The other factor is sun exposure. Dehydration can be an issue too.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:28 am to CelticDog
Best advice in this thread
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:29 am to DeltaDoc
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the repetitive jarring of the skin due to contact with the pavement for extended periods of time.
This is what I've heard as well as the culprit of runners bad skin.
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