Yes, it can!
If you regularly run on even, unchallenging surfaces, your body is being challenged considerably less, so it can become weaker in areas such as the ankle, knee, hip and lower spine, which will make you susceptible to injury.
The best way to increase your strength, flexibility and to give yourself a more challenging workout, is to run on uneven surfaces such as cross-country, as this forces your body to keep you balanced and makes it work harder to achieve this.
My preference for a more challenging workout, is to run barefoot on the beach. This is getting back to nature as the feet are not supported by running shoes, so they must support themselves, which increases strength and flexibility. It also creates less impact on your body, as every step is cushioned by the sand.
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