Who runs all of there miles on cement sidewalks?

I suspect you are very light in weight and have very good running form?

perspective wrote:

Cement is tough on the body. Still, some people are able to run on it without many problems. I grew up running in a city and a certain amount of cement running is unavoidable, but you should be able to find parks that can reduce the amount of cement you run on.

Until I was in my 30's I ran almost exlusively on cement surfaces and rarely had injury problems. When I did it seemed to come from alternating softer surfaces in on occasion.

bulldog35 wrote:

I suspect you are very light in weight and have very good running form?

Neither applies to me and I do almost all of my runs on either asphalt or cement and have never had a problem. I used to do well over 120 at times all on asphalt and cement.

Well then it is nice to know of an example of a runner like yourself who is able to do this with out a problem. What is your height and weight btw and your 10k time if you don't mind me asking?

I do my long run on as much trails as possible but the rest of my runs are on the sidewalks, and I really don't have a problem with it at all. I am not really lightweight and I am doing about 80 miles per week with a 15 miler for a long run ~ basically 65/week on the sidewalks. If you are not a flats person (I run in a stabile shoe) I have found that you need to switch out your shoes a little more often. The cushioning goes quicker and I have found that switching out the shoes quicker helps the legs. I don't buy into the flats wearing but that is my opinion.

bulldog35 wrote:

I suspect you are very light in weight and have very good running form?

Jaoson Rexing trains 147 miles/week on concrete while wearing downhill ski boots and 20-lb ankle weights, one of which he dangles off the piercing in his wanger. Makes racing in trainers a cinch.

I'm something like 5'11" and 185. My best 10km was 32:20 in the late 70s. I'm happy to be within 10-11 minutes of that m=now.