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Originally Posted by psjordan
Usually because, if available, the concrete sidewalk is 10x harder than asphalt. This is why most dedicated walkers and/or runners prefer asphalt, especially those with chronic stress fracture issues. I 100% agree with the safety issues brought up in the thread if a walker/runner is on the road or cart paths. You need to be 1000% sure you can be seen, the farther away the better.
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Good point. I only jog on sand, grass, clay, wood, or rubberized surfaces. I try not to jog right next to roads where cars and carts are exhausting fumes. I scratch my head when I see runners or even walkers on busy streets. They are strengthening their muscles, but are they improving their lung function or doing more harm than good? I wonder if a running magazine ever did a longitudinal medical study on that idea? Jogging on concrete sidewalks would surely be bad for the ankles and lower legs of seniors.