Where To Run

[cutie]

One of the great things about running is that you can do it practically anywhere - on a road, in a park, around a track, across the country or on the spot. Nonetheless, if you have a choice, running on softer surfaces will reduce the stress and strain on bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles and make your run more enjoyable all around.

As a running surface, asphalt is preferable to concrete and dirt is better yet because it will absorb more of the impact. If concrete, which does not absorb any impact, is the worst surface, grass or rubberized tracks are probably the best, mainly because they absorb the most. Some runners find tracks boring. On the other hand, grass can hide holes or tree roots that can make you trip. Consider your options carefully.

[aliah]

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