Is it better for ?

Question

your knees if you run on grass or on cement and can running to much damage your knees

Answer 1

Running on concrete is bad for you because as you land on each leg, it damages the cartilage in your knee and also in your hip

Answer 2

I don't see much difference between running on grass or cement. The results are pretty much the same for your knees. The only difference it makes is that if you fall, you fall on softer ground when on grass, and it is more slippery to run on grass than on cement when it's raining, or if the grass is wet.

Well, if you don't do a proper warm-up, you could get strains or cramps after you run. But there aren't any damages to your knees from running- that is if you don't trip. Just some strains, cramps, or muscle pains.

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Answer 3

well i've been told its better just to run on grass because cement can really hurt you. and after you get hurt all your allowed to run on is grass because when i got hurt for the last 2 or 3 weeks all i've been allowed to run on is grass so i'd say its better for you to run on grass for a while.

Answer 4

Concrete -- like a sidewalk -- is the hardest running surface possible, and thus most likely to contribute to injury. Some believe their body can adapt to it like any other surface, however.

Trimmed grass would be the ideal running surface. If entirely clear of debris and safety hazards, you would theoretically even be able to run very well in it barefoot. (We originally did evolve the ability to run without shoes, of course. We just didn't have roads and sidewalks around, too.)

Most experienced runners will likely tell you that running has actually strengthened their knees. Running too much (or repeatedly running with bad form) can damage any number of things. Many beginners will experience knee discomfort due to overstriding / bad form, and some will quit with the justification that running will damage their knees. It's not the running, however, it's how they're running. Beginners will also tend to do too much, too fast, too soon, and the consequences (combined with bad form) will often manifest as knee issues.

It's probably best for someone to find a non-concrete surface if possible. Even a paved road is more absorbent than the sidewalk. It's important to beware surfaces with a sideways camber (slant) too. Some prefer trail (dirt) running since the ground is more forgiving, though there can be different hazards of rocks, roots, etc. to deal with. Those who run on concrete tend to want to find very cushioned shoes and insoles (and socks) for it, as well as develop good form and not run too hard while on it.

"Too much" of anything is going to be bad for you, but someone who trains properly, including recovery / cross-training days, and runs with decent form should be able to avoid knee (or other) injury. Again, most runners who train properly will probably tell you their knees have ultimately been markedly strengthened, if anything.