Is it better to run on the sand or on concrete? ADVERTISEMENT 2.16K viewsJune 8, 2011 0 Gabori0 June 8, 2011 0 Comments It is said that the sand is better than concrete because of the lack of impact. 18 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest « Previous 1 2 3 4 0 Curtis0 Posted 0 Comments Hard packed sand is my favorite surface. I also like grass…. i.e golf course for running too. 0 Bryant0 Posted 0 Comments Depends on said goals and how you want to train. 0 Harris12 Posted 0 Comments I’m a big supporter of running on the sand and then grass for all of the above reasons. When I run I always choose a grass or a sand surface. It’s better for balance, strength and overall physical conditioning. « Previous 1 2 3 4 Register or Login