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Odd to see this post on my "new" forum (m235 ordered) ...
Let me 1 up all the replies so far: Div 1 runner here, 45 years old and podiatrist (surgeon) by trade now. Treat runners all day and have run for 30+ years, including 33 marathons, several ultras and 5 ironmans. Still competitive bike road racer. Father All American X-country runner and still a good runner with over 40 miles/week at almost 70 years old.
There are many factors with "degradation of joints" as you put. Many are genetic and if you have "them", yes, running MAY exacerbate. But, recent studies seem to indicate that running does not make one more prone to knee osteoarthritis than the general population, and is certainly better for other health "markers" (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes/weight loss, etc.)
My advice - RUN!
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