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The Best Shoes for Running on Grass

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jo Jackson

Running on grass feels different than running on pavement. Grass is softer and offers less impact as the energy of your footfall goes into the ground and provides less rebound. Your legs work harder on grass and will become stronger.

Based in Canberra, Australia, Jo Jackson has written articles for newspapers and magazines since 1979 and for websites since 2007. Her writing has appeared in "Adelaide Advertiser," "Take 5" and "Australian Economic Indicators." She breeds Santa Gertrudis cattle, has owned and cared for many different animal species and has written fitness and well-being articles since 2009. She has a Bachelor of Science, honors, in biology from the University of Adelaide and a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University.