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Harder surfaces are actually easier to run on than dirt trails. You get much more of the energy you put down with each footfall back. This is important because
by citiguy 6y ago
Harder surfaces are actually easier to run on than dirt trails. You get much more of the energy you put down with each footfall back. This is important because your foot is basically a spring and designed to recover some of the energy put into making each step.
- i_am_andy 6y agoHarder surfaces are a mixed bag. Yes you run faster but your feet, ankles and knees take more impact and damage.
- amanaplanacanal 6y agoNot if you strike with your forefoot. If you are landing on your heels, then yes. Don’t do that.