re: Running advice requested for new runner (updated with new shoes!)

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Personally, I can tell the difference between my preferred surface and pavement (although it may be a bit psychological or psychosomatic).

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I'm sure you can. Bad form can put more stress on the joints and the joints will be put under more stress the harder the surface.

What I'm saying is that with proper form, you won't notice it nearly as much (if at all). I run about 35 miles a week and at least 10-12 of them are on concrete. 4-6 are on a track, 3-6 on a treadmill and the rest on asphalt.