Training on All-weather surface?

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I have unlimited access to our local all-weather surfaced track, which I’m working out at 5 nights a week. My question is, even though the track is soft, should I do my speed work on it or on the football field it encircles? I haven’t had shin or knee problems from it, but better safe than sorry. Same question goes for plyometrics, are they safe to do on the all-weather surface? This track is softer than any college track and softer than many high school tracks.

Edit: maybe this question belongs in the “Ask Us” section?

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I’d use the track. The harder the surface the more taxing on the CNS.

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I would do tempo and plyo work on the grass. Tempo because that is recovery work. Plyo because it’s easier on your joints.

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Definitely do your tempo and plyos on grass. I’d use the track for speed work.