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It is difficult to run on a polished sur...

It is difficult to run on a polished surface. Explain why ?

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Polishing reduces the friction. Therefore, the force of friction between shoes and the surface is very small. When we run on this surface, we are not able to press the surface properly and hence we do not get the proper reaction to move forward.
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