Curious... wrote:
Return of Concrete Runner wrote:
Simple advice, kid: keep it on Crete.
I can´t travel to the Mediterranean every time I´m going for a run.
Why keep it on Crete when there's a Marathon?
Curious... wrote:
Return of Concrete Runner wrote:
Simple advice, kid: keep it on Crete.
I can´t travel to the Mediterranean every time I´m going for a run.
Why keep it on Crete when there's a Marathon?
Curious... wrote:
Return of Concrete Runner wrote:
Simple advice, kid: keep it on Crete.
I can´t travel to the Mediterranean every time I´m going for a run.
Good one!...that's what I was thinking. ?
I did in college. I think it helped strengthen my legs and feet. However, now as a working adult, I have no choice but to run in the dark most days, some days even twice which means 100% road. I'd say right now 90% of my training is on the road. Kenyans are so lucky they don't have to work 9-5 and can go for runs on dirt roads during the American work day hours.
RunningDude1 wrote:
I started doing most of my mileage on dirt paths/trails to avoid the unforgiving hard surfaces. i.e. in a recent 100 mile week, I did 15-20 miles total on roads
So far I've observed some great benefits. I am able to bounce back much quicker on long runs and I no longer have the aches/pains I dealt with when I mostly ran on the roads.
I did my highest mileage totals ever 80,90,100,110,80 for this recent buildup and I feel 100% healthy with no aches/pains whatsoever.
It seems like the Kenyans take this philosophy by doing the majority of their training on dirt roads.. I think they're onto something here.
They are not on to something you turnip, they have no option.
Figuratively wrote:
Gravy wrote:
I literally have no other choice but to run on concrete or asphalt. You are very fortunate.
If you had written that you had “no choice but to run on concrete or asphalt” would you worry someone would think you were speaking figuratively? Is that a common figurative expression where you come from? What is the figurative version meant to convey?
No. The poster would worry that readers would think he was exaggerating. Hence he is using the term “literal” to emphasize that he is not exaggerating for effect, but truly has no option other than to run on hard surfaces. Using the word “literal” in that sense is quite common in informal conversations and postings, and it was likely understood by most readers. Surprised you didn’t know that.
Identifier of people who think that they are smart wrote:
Figuratively wrote:
If you had written that you had “no choice but to run on concrete or asphalt” would you worry someone would think you were speaking figuratively? Is that a common figurative expression where you come from? What is the figurative version meant to convey?
No. The poster would worry that readers would think he was exaggerating. Hence he is using the term “literal” to emphasize that he is not exaggerating for effect, but truly has no option other than to run on hard surfaces. Using the word “literal” in that sense is quite common in informal conversations and postings, and it was likely understood by most readers. Surprised you didn’t know that.
As someone who cannot stand the overuse / misuse of the word "literally": Gravy used it correctly.
To the OP: I took a different route for my 2 hour run today so that I could do the middle :40 or so on gravel / dirt roads. Running off of HR, all I can say is that it slowed me down, lol. Still, it was nice to do something different. I will head out that way again in the future...
Like Really Bro wrote:
Kennekuk Jack wrote:
Yes. Even better if you can find hilly dirt o gravel roads for training. It's more forgiving than asphalt and the footing is better than you'll find on a trail. Check out gravelmap.com to see if there are any roads in your area.
Wow you are a god! I've been looking for something like this forever.
I’m glad you like it! I’ve noticed a lot of new routes have been added in my state recently. I hope the same is true of yours!
I used to do most of my miles on the road. I’ve been out of college for 15 years now , I only run on grass, AstroTurf, dirt and gravel. This past week I did 2 miles a day barefoot on grass or AstroTurf . Find it prevents me from getting or agrevating plantar fasciitis
I find myself doing this as well but without access to any good trails or gravel I try to get most of my weekly mileage on the treadmill for the same reason. I even started doing my "long run" at the gym by just throwing a podcast on and doing 10 on the treadmill then swimming for a half hour. It's not ideal but I'm completely pain free.
physics defiant wrote:
I do 95 % of my running on concrete. I really don't think it makes a difference.
agree. if anything the smooth service limits the amount of of medial and lateral stress on ankles knees hips
Kennekuk Jack wrote:
Like Really Bro wrote:
Wow you are a god! I've been looking for something like this forever.
I’m glad you like it! I’ve noticed a lot of new routes have been added in my state recently. I hope the same is true of yours!
I found a new rails-to-trails gravel path in my area thanks to this site. Jogged on it yesterday. Thanks for the heads up.
Yup, after suffering multiple lower leg injuries in the last 3 years, I try to stick to soft even surfaces as much as possible. My recovery runs are super boring and usually consist of just running around the infield of the track for 30-60 mins depending on the day.