No longer running on grass

[Joopoo]

Had to stop running in the park (on grass) as not lit and evenings getting darker. Did first run on tarmac/concrete and seemed so much more difficult! Is it actually harder to run on concrete than grass, or was this just all in my mind, I wonder....

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

I have been running on concrete and asphalt since I started out doing this 2 years ago. Regardless of what I read on the Internet, I am much more comfortable running on hard surfaces and feel it to be much less tiring that running on soft surfaces. Perhaps it is just because I am used to it???

[Joopoo in reply to Bazza1234]

Thanks for the reply and encouragement. On another note how do u cope with running in winter when it's really cold? (I only started this plan in July)

[Rignold in reply to Joopoo]

run faster

[nhs2015 Graduate in reply to Bazza1234]

I think Bazza it could be because you are used to it? Same with me. I run on the beach and find it harder to run on concrete or asphalt. When I change route if it is a concrete path all along, I run on the grass alongside it. I just need something softer. Now that I am back into it with a vengeance I chose the beach as I feel more comfortable there.

[Bazza1234 Graduate in reply to nhs2015]

I ran on Surfers Paradise beach last weekend - only about 2K -- but I did not like running on the slope of the beach . I had to run close to the water's edge - as further up the beach the sand is far too fine and soft to run on

[nhs2015 Graduate in reply to Bazza1234]

You are right on this Bazza, at this time of the year my beach is still a little bit on a slope as well. It makes me lopsided. I give it another month and it should be flatish.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

I mostly run on farm tracks and paths which I like because of the scenery and lack of traffic, but I do think it is actually a bit easier running on tarmac. At least you don't have to be looking at where your feet are going all the time!

[Joopoo in reply to Ullyrunner]

Yes that's true! I will be 'running' (I am v slow) again tomorrow so will see if it's any easier. Thanks

[Tomas Graduate]

My experience is that it's faster on tarmac, but gentler on the joints on grass. As always, variation is king

[Joopoo in reply to Tomas]

Thanks. Will go out positively tomorrow

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Tomas]

Precisely this.

[ridingstar Graduate]

I agree I find tarmac easier to run on. If I do part of my run on grass I am always happy when it's time to change to tarmac

[Joopoo]

Ok. Thank you. Maybe I will find it easier tomorrow

[Rignold]

I hate running on tarmac. Joint jarring, bone bruising, monotonous and boring. Grass or trail is much more fun.

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Rignold]

And this. Speed is less important than joy, I reckon.