Dominican Republic
Sand Origin
Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana
Random Sand Fact
Loose sand makes every step harder.
Running on a beach takes more effort than running on firm ground. Your foot sinks and slips backwards, while the sand absorbs some of the energy in every step.
On the beaches of the Dominican Republic, the sand is used for both regular training and beach sports.
The same material that makes the beach soft to lie on makes it far less forgiving to run across.
