Comments on: What are the Best Running Surfaces for Runners?

By: Day 77: Legendary | The many. The proud. The Gomer Nation

Day 77: Legendary | The many. The proud. The Gomer Nation — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:46:01 +0000

[...] across quite a few hills. That probably drained me. I kept thinking only a few miles left. And they were on a gravel trail which really takes the pressure off the knees. Somehow I continued on and finished the 10 miles with an impressive 11:30 [...]

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By: Andy Johns

Andy Johns — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:14:07 +0000

That’s a really good point. I’ve also heard many runners say they like running on wood chips. I’ll circle back on this post in a little bit to update it and include your suggestion.

Thanks!

By: Greg Hinrichsen

Greg Hinrichsen — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:55:21 +0000

Sawdust trails are the best! You can find them in Eugene Oregon and there is one at Edmonds Community College in Edmonds, WA. Hunt around there may be one near you. On road runs, run on the parking strips (grass or dirt) or on public paths, there is usually a dirt or grass path that runs parallel, save those joints, you’ll need em. Greg

By: Middalia Wayman

Middalia Wayman — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:16:03 +0000

Thanks for posting this, very informative. My favorite surface is crushed granite. We have some very nice crushed granite trails down here. I started out running on the sidewalk and it was very hard on my legs. I got shin splints and my knees hurt. The crushed granite trail are much easier on my legs and joints.