glad to see some intelligent discussion still on this board.
For summer milage do you think it's better to cut back and try to run some lower milage, higher quality, in an attempt to lower the impact. Also, does the faster pace increase the impact. When I run slower I feel like there is more impact sometimes and I feel better when I hit stride and start cruising through the runs..
I have been running on asphalt/concrete since day one and recently tried a packed dirt trail. A major difference!...Ps: Some park managers are listening as this trail was worn in by runners avoiding the asphalt. So the city made it official with gravel, lights, etc...
Guppy wrote:
... variety is key. ... mixing in some concrete and track surfaces is good ...
Totally agree. I think running on various surfaces is very important. My stride seems to change on different surfaces and I think those changes are important to even things out. I seem to build spring and length into my stride on soft surfaces and quickness and smoothness into my stride on harder surfaces.
Of course, back to the OP's concern, I would be cautious in my training if I was stuck on (concrete, cement, whatever) for a long time.
Off the Grid wrote:
....evidence.....?
Ask them. Or their coaches.
Maybe Renato can tell us all?
E V I D E N C E a methodical study. Something that validates the hypothesis.A wide sample, controlling for variables, performance measurements, etc.Something other than anecdote.Foucault referred to this phenomena as, "Analogous Thinking" which is common even today. We think that because a surface is "soft" it provides more "cushioning". Whether either of these characteristics is actually true or useful in achieving a goal is unclear.
Tommy2Nutts wrote:
Off the Grid wrote:....evidence.....?
Ask them. Or their coaches.
Maybe Renato can tell us all?
I think it would be hard to get this kind of evidence if it is about injury you would have to have long term studies taking account of the fact that people run over various surfaces it would be very hard to do and who would bother.
cushy wrote:
who would bother.
exercise physiologists....