That's what people do all the time. In academia, pulling all-nighters to meet unreasonable demands, psychological toll of political games, jerk mentors and pro

That's what people do all the time. In academia, pulling all-nighters to meet unreasonable demands, psychological toll of political games, jerk mentors and professors... In sports, I know of no-one participating even recreationally who does not have a lingering sports injury (me included). Basically, if you want "your equipment to last", you would not participate in any high level sports at all.