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Running on the Beach
Step to the Beat
English - May 08, 2012 12:10 - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsHealth & Fitness fitness walking running aerobics health music workout Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Running on sand can be great exercise, but be careful when transitioning from pavement. The added resistance takes some getting used to, and you can injure yourself if you add exertion without conditioning your legs to the new surface first. A friend of mine recently blew out his knee by sprinting on the beach without any prior experience doing so.
Here's an article on running on sand. And another one that breaks down calories burned.