Many people start running because they want to lose weight. As one of the most vigorous exercises out there, running is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and drop pounds. A 150-pound person will burn approximately 100 calories per mile when running. If you're hoping to use running to lose weight, here's some advice on how to be successful.
Do start on the hard sand, near the water, first. It will be best to ease yourself into sand running, otherwise your joints and calves can become unusually sore. Keep in mind though, ultimately sand running is much better for your joints than running on pavement--it's much softer than asphalt and builds great stability in your knees and hips.
Do make sure you're running on an even path and not on a slant. Again this can wreak havoc on your joints and throw off the alignment of your spine.
Don't expect to run as fast as you usually do. Your body has to work much harder, when running on the sand and your pace will be slower, as a result. Don't fret! It's worth it! You're burning approximately 30% more calories running on the sand vs. the road.
Try to do this!
The Move: Intervals
Target: Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard how great intervals are for your body (and fat loss.) In order to integrate the hard-core, calorie-burning, sand running into your weekly routine--intervals between the harder and softer sand is the answer.
How to do It: Start with longer intervals in the hard sand and integrate shorter ones with the soft sand. Then start to switch the two.
For beginners: start with 90 sec on the hard sand and follow it with 30 sec on the soft sand. Do this 8-10 times, at a steady pace
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