How do different running surfaces rank?

healthylivingforyou:

Cool Running, the site that made the Couch to 5k program, has rated running surfaces on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best surface.

  • Grass 9.5
  • Wood chips 9
  • Dirt 8
  • Cinder track 7.5
  • Track 7
  • Treadmill 6.5
  • Asphalt 6
  • Sand 4
  • Snow 2.5
  • Concrete 1

Keep this in mind when planning a run! As cool as it may seem to run on the beach, it can be dangerous. People who run on the beach, as opposed to the grass, tend to have more joint injuries. Stay safe!