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Ot runners: Is running on grass any better...
Posted on 11/3/19 at 10:59 am
Posted on 11/3/19 at 10:59 am
for your joints/cartilage, etc? I’m having some pretty bad knee issues.
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Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:00 am to tuptiger
You should ask the health/fitness runners
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:02 am to tuptiger
Compared to running on pavement? Uh, duh.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:03 am to Shepherd88
I’ve run on grass before, but I’m not sure it’s any better.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:03 am to tuptiger
ohhhh, you into fitness??
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:03 am to tuptiger
Ask WaydownSouth. He boasts that he runs 10 miles a day. 
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:04 am to tuptiger
Fire up a fatty thirty minutes before you run and see.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:07 am to tuptiger
Yes it is. But if you're having bad knee issues might want to consider switching to swimming, the rowing machine, or the ski machine for your cardio. I.e something that's not so hard on your joints.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:07 am to tuptiger
quote:
I’m having some pretty bad knee issues.
If only there were professionals to diagnose and give advice on this
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:08 am to tuptiger
Yes, it's better for you. Any type of running will put pressure on your knees and cause some issues as you get older. Running on grass, or in my case the sand, won't completely mitigate the problems, however it'll help, especially when compared to running on concrete.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:23 am to tuptiger
Yes. This is one reason trail running is better than road running.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:36 am to tuptiger
It’s better than you constant cutoff thread titles 
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:46 am to tuptiger
Your shins say Keep On The Grass.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:47 am to tuptiger
Proper running technique is better than both
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:47 am to tuptiger
You think a softer surface is better or worse for your knees? Google is your friend. Also common sense.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 11:52 am to tuptiger
I don’t smoke man, I can’t tell ya.
Posted on 11/3/19 at 2:35 pm to tuptiger
Generally it's better. But if you have any lateral instability in your knees or ankles, the uneven surface of grass or trails can aggravate that. I tried to run on grass for all my ribs for years but always had a nagging knee issue. When I went back to pavement, it cleared up. Of course the pavement caused other issues. Best advice is don't get old
This post was edited on 11/3/19 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 11/3/19 at 6:00 pm to tuptiger
Varied terrain in general is easier on your body than pavement and especially flat pavement and pitched streets.
If you can find some trails with rolling hills, I recommend that.
If you can find some trails with rolling hills, I recommend that.
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