This question always comes to mind whenever I see people jogging along sidewalks, and wonder. Sidewalks are generally concrete or cement or something, which is definitely harder than dirt, so…
This question always comes to mind whenever I see people jogging along sidewalks, and wonder. Sidewalks are generally concrete or cement or something, which is definitely harder than dirt, so…
Beach jogging is actually pretty bad in the long term, as one leg is always going to be uphill compared to the other. Leads to injury. Same thing happens if you run on the side of a crowned road instead of on a flat sidewalk
Yep. Best you can do is run as far down the beach as you want with your right leg low and your left leg high, then turn around and run back so your left leg will be low and your right leg will be high. That evens it out.
Running in the sand is an invigorating challenge for muscles and balance and proprioception.
Running in the packed freshly wet sand makes it a little easier and firmer.
It’s amazingly good for the muscles in your feet and legs.
this is somewhat resolved by turning around and running the other way; but, sand is bad in other ways, too. (especially barefoot. yikes.)
Your method has the added benefit of being back at your car when the jog is over.
Or for a little extra challenge, run down the crown of the road to even out the lateral incline of the road.
Fair warning, this may lead to other injuries.