Providing the best track surface for athletes is the basic requirement in this modern world. The art of preparing the surface of the competitive track at low cost has been practiced by most of the specialists who prepare tracks for running. Many runners at the high school levels in the United States are reported to be injured due to bad tracks. The surface you run on plays an important role in your performance. Whether it is an indoor or outdoor running track, the surface must be flexible, durable and designed for high performance training and competition.
Many controversies and injuries have occurred in the past due to the poor surface of the running track. Many star competitors refused to participate in major events. You may remember Haile Gebrselassie's withdrawal from the 5000-meter event at the Atlanta Olympics. Even the world champion athlete refused to participate, and the common reason was the difficult track. It is quite natural that, in order to achieve glory, athletes try to run as fast as they can, therefore it is necessary to provide them with obedient tracks. The bottom line is that a hard surface might be favored for sprinting, while a more cushioning track is preferred for long-distance races.
In recent days, the synthetic surface of the running track has been preferred at many major events. Also, there are many road construction contractors available on the market. The Seal-Flex track surface is one of the best options for running. The Seal-Flex mix is composed of brown rubber particles surrounded by a rough latex mix and permanently bonded to an asphalt substrate. This formula creates a rugged and seamless mat-like surface. Next on the list is the excellent quality Gen-Track racetrack surface that is easy to set up and maintain.
The Beijing Olympic Games recently held in China provided the fastest running track in the history of the Olympic Games. The best track in Beijing was designed by Mondo Spa, who provided the equipment used in the Olympics. The natural rubber surface joined the asphalt to make the track faster. Mondo has always played an important role in improving the Olympic running tracks. Several investigations have concluded that the running tracks surface made of asphalt and stone base, polyurethane surface and a butyl rubber layer gives the best results. Finally, the track surface is finished with fixed ethylene propylene diene monomer particles for extra grip.
Well, these synthetic running tracks are for the pros. The common person cannot run on such surfaces. So, let's take a look at the natural running track surface that you may prefer on a regular basis. The grassy surface is the most ideal surface for running. You can find many of these surfaces on golf courses or soccer fields. In bad weather, a treadmill provides the best running surface for most runners. Running on a deep, dry sandy surface will give your calf muscles the best workout. If there is a beach around, running in the sand on the beach is another better option. The same goes for the snowy surface. It's always great fun to run on a snowy surface.
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