"There's uncertainty in the academic world whether there is anything uniqueabout people who live to be over 90, more especially 100, " says Mr Philp, the government's director or older people's services.
But many runners are saying that apart from the nitpicking about whether the studies are on the money is one basic lesson: Be more aware of your unique movement.
Preparing for the Youth Summit has made us think about our own culture and environment and why and how the unique qualities of St Kilda should be preserved for present and future young people to enjoy.