That was not my point at all. I did not assert that things that cause injury are out of anyone's control, nor would I assert that my handsomeness (or the the lack of) has anything to do with anything, or any alleged sharp intellect for that matter, either.

My first point was that lots of people get injured running--ergo, there's a reason for a fuss. Its easier in running to do the wrong things---knowingly and unknowingly. Nor was I asserting that *you* weren't doing things right. Quite the contrary.

There are things that most know (or should know) to control, but often don't: frequency, consistency, intensity, and rate of build up...all the things you've pointed out in this and other threads. I completely agree with all those---and likewise make the same points. My own training in 2020 looks nearly identical to what you described above. 13-15 runs per week. With runs of 6-20 miles, and super easy pace (~9mpm with a sub-20 5k the same year). Likewise, I built up to that over a period of ~3 years (from 40mpw in 2018, to 70 mpw in 2019, to 90 - 100 mpw in 2020).

My only point with my anecdote was to compare it with your squats...to say, that I agree that is also a part of what you are doing right. And, that is a less widely understood thing that people can control. I did not (and would not) suggest that squats / hip stabilizer work / etc replaces the other training variables. It all adds up. But, I DO think that mileage amplifies the risks from BAD mechanics.