Do you prefer to walk on a paved or gravel path?

[ohMom]

and why? i'm just curious -- the gravel path seemed more dangerous to me, you know rolling out my ankles, tripping, etc. But i'm clumsy

the paved path I'm sure is harder on the joints?

what do you think?

 

[BeamsofLight]

I prefer gravel or, if I can, grass/dirt. I like dirt the best because it's forgiving to my knees and feet. Since pavement is totally unyielding, I find I tire out faster because my joints start to ache.

I do like gravel, though, because of the wobblyness you mentioned. I find if there's a danger I'm going to 'wipe out', I have to pay more attention to my balance. So I figure I'm working on stability and ankle strength at the same time. Two (or more) exercises in one is always a 'woo hoo!' for me.

 

[newholiday]

Paved
Id be afraid of tripping on the gravel

 

[tiggerlover]

I much prefer pavement, I like the smooth surface so I don't have to worry about tripping over anything.

 

[dizneegirl]

Paved... the gravel is just too uneven - tend to twist my ankles in gravel and loose sand.