Ever notice how running on grass feels completely different from running on asphalt? Or how sprinting on sand leaves you feeling like you just ran twice as far?

In this episode, we dive into why variable and soft surfaces change the game for handlers. These surfaces don’t just challenge your legs—they challenge your core, stabilizers, and even your nervous system, shaping the way your body responds to speed, turns, and fatigue on the course.

Understanding this can give you a serious edge, even if you can’t sprint on sand every day.

• Speed and fatigue are affected: Running on soft surfaces demands more energy per stride, which increases fatigue and conditions your muscles for the demands of agility. It teaches your body to stabilize and propel efficiently.

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