Re: Training Week Ending May 8, 2005

anthony, curious.....when you say you ran on "grass"....do you
literally mean that? i ask because i've never heard of any kind or
form of running path of grass. are you just going to open area an
blazing your own trail? for example, you say you ran 11.5k on "grass".
is this numerous loops in a park?

i've been in trail races that included 300 meters of running on
grass.....but i can't imagine running 6+ miles on grass. i dislike
grass running (poor friction/feel w/surface) i like feeling earth,
planting and propelling. ironically i find it more difficult to
momentarily "plant" in grass.....

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anthony, curious.....when you say you ran on "grass"....do you
literally mean that?

I once asked him the same thing - http://tinyurl.com/8du2r

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i've been in trail races that included 300 meters of running on
grass.....but i can't imagine running 6+ miles on grass. i dislike
grass running (poor friction/feel w/surface) i like feeling earth,
planting and propelling. ironically i find it more difficult to
momentarily "plant" in grass.....

Depends on the type of grass and how short it is mowed. Around here bermuda
grass is popular. It is often mowed down to 1 inch in length (like a
putting green). If the ground isn't too damp and spongy, then this is a
great surface for running. But if it gets too long it can really bog you
down. In a way, this could be a good thing. It stresses your body in a
slightly different way.

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Phil M.

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anthony, curious.....when you say you ran on "grass"....do you
literally mean that? i ask because i've never heard of any kind or
form of running path of grass. are you just going to open area an
blazing your own trail? for example, you say you ran 11.5k on "grass".
is this numerous loops in a park?

Yes - I have a loop of about 1300m which I run. The grass is not long and I
really enjoy the
feel. I started running on the grass about a year ago after a foot injury.
My (Ethiopian) coach says it's very good for the legs, as the uneven surface
stresses different
muscles and parts of the legs. I run very little on hard surfaces now as I
usually ride my bike to and from
the park where I run on the grass.

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i've been in trail races that included 300 meters of running on
grass.....but i can't imagine running 6+ miles on grass. i dislike
grass running (poor friction/feel w/surface) i like feeling earth,
planting and propelling. ironically i find it more difficult to
momentarily "plant" in grass.....

Running on the grass probably does slow me down a little
(on the training runs that is, I don't believe it has a carry-over effect to
slow
my racing down),
but that doesn't worry me. Major benefit is protecting against
injury, and added bonuses are pleasant surroundings and
longer shoe life.

Anthony.