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Originally Posted by crucifissio
They made a "soft concrete" running track right next to me about a month ago...always worried it would stress my knees but now I think I'll give it a shot...
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^^ This. Most people who end up with wonky knees or hips are running on sidewalks or streets for long distance (and possibly in the wrong shoes). My old trainer had to get his hip replaced due to marathon training on regular roads. He runs now, but not not at the same distance, and always on a track.
If you are going to start running, I would suggest doing it on a track that's designed for it (or try trail running, which is also a little more spongy). And pay a visit to your local running store to get evaluated to see if you have a neutral gait or pronate at all. Pronation will cause issues if it's not addressed - and a good pair of inserts (or shoes designed to compensate for it) will go a long way.