>I see it so many times that I really wonder if >they are being told to do so by some running book or >magazine. Has anyone seen anything published anywhere >telling people to run in the street? Is there any >logical reason? Like running up and down curbs is >dangerous or unhealthy for some reason? Like they >think they have the same road rights as cyclists? Are >they just too lazy? I just don't get it.
It comes from years of reading things like this: http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spshin.html Wherein the good doctor advises (about shin splints): "Downhill running can aggravate this problem and should be avoided. Too long a stride can also delay healing. Most of all, DO NOT RUN ON CONCRETE!" I read another podiatrist who estimated that 80% of all cases shin splints could be avoided simply by running on asphalt instead of concrete. I have no idea where the 80% figure comes from, but if you are battling running injuries, such warnings and stats are easily enough to put you off the sidewalk and out into the street. Kurt Bray _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
