this is somewhat resolved by turning around and running the other way; but, sand is bad in other ways, too. (especially barefoot. yikes.)
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Carnelian@lemmy.world 7 months agoBeach 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
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 7 months ago
AmidFuror@kbin.social 7 months ago
Your method has the added benefit of being back at your car when the jog is over.
PhobosAnomaly@feddit.uk 7 months ago
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.
LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 7 months ago
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 isn’t added 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.