Running: Treadmills or Outdoors?

JMel86

OUTDOORS! I cannot wait for the time change. I hate that it gets dark so early. I love running outside. The last few weeks I have been on dreadmill. I want to spring to be here already!

Edit; I jogged in the rain last night. It was so refreshing. It was my run home from the gym

davemunger

Outdoors. Ice is just about the only thing that will send me to the treadmill. Cold, hot, rainy, snowy ==> bring it on!

oneloopygirl

I love running outdoors, but most of my running is on the treadmill due to work schedules, kids, etc. However, when I can get in an outdoor run, I will.

asdelmonte

Outdoors for sure! For some reason, longer than a few miles on the treadmill will result in a migraine. I don't know what it is. If the weather prevents me from running outside (safety concerns when the roads are icy) I will cycle on the trainer in my basement.

mamahannick

I much prefer running outside. Things to look at, sunshine on your skin, breeze on your face. Unfortunately we live somewhere that has nowhere to safely run outside so I am stuck with the treadmill for now.

coolraul07

*IN* for the minority... treadmill. However, I have ZERO issues with people doing either. Do what works for you.

FYI: Long treadmill sessions work for me because of my "deskmill". Being productive while getting cardio = WIN-MF-WIN!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1169169-wtf-is-a-deskmill-pic-heavy?hl=deskmill

SonicDeathMonkey80

Outdoors. I have a gym in my building and change there and bolt out the door, shower, and come back to my desk. I applaud anyone who is on their feet running, but treadmills just aren't for me.

dawlschic007

I like both. I tend to run after I get home from work so in the winter, I use the treadmill all the time. During the summer, I run outdoors as much as possible.

amandakev88

treadmill is easier on the feet and shins, for me,than the concrete, or even grass, outside. i get some pretty hardcore shin splints.

girlinteepee

Treadmill in the winter and outdoors in the summer Nothing beats the warm sunshine on your face with a cool breeze

Ribena145

Outside....to me stuck inside on a machine is boring....

shira324

I prefer the treadmill because I love the numbers, I think it's easier to challenge myself with cold, hard data. Knowing that I can knock 15 seconds off my mile each week is awesome.

Also, I've watched WAY too much CSI, Law & Order, etc. to run outside consistently. The jogger always finds a dead body or becomes a dead body. I'm just sayin . . .

rdeysher

I'm one of the people who actually LOVE the treadmill...LOVE IT.


But when the weather is nice, I will be outside..

I actually love the treadmill too but I will go outside when it is nice out because running outside seems like it works my muscles differently due to the uneven surfaces and hills, etc.

GeminiFitness1

I prefer running on a treadmill indoors. I say this because I have allergies and it is more comfortable inside weather wise. Also because it is a slightly softer surface on knees than outside running on pavement.

gitnfit2

I prefer to run outside when at all possible but when it is not an option then I will use a treadmill.

Booksandbeaches

I prefer a treadmill at a gym. You don't have to worry about the weather or dangerous areas. You can stop whenever you want to and go home right away. You don't have to run or walk back home. You can distract yourself with not just music, but TV. The treadmill feels a lot better on my knees than concrete.

IvanCasillas

Outdoors is the only way to go unless its winter in Chicago. How could you pass up on nature and all it has to offer? Its so much more therapeutic to be outside.

jirocpa

I run out doors because I'm not a hamster

Rude

Yes, rude. I use my treadmill in the summer because it can be 123˚ here. Come on over. I want to see you run outside in that.

I agree, it's always "weather permitting" and that in itself is a subjective term depending on who you are.

Speaking of crazy people running in the hot desert, ever see that youtube video of the guy who ran a mile in full Darth Vader costume (helmet too!) in the middle of the 120+ degree desert? Insane.

wyndielund

tread mill 4 miles a day i am a hamster

I am a total hamster. Being on a treadmill holds me accountable to actually get to my desired mileage and speed I should be on pace with. Running outside I am to apt to stop and smell the roses before I have reached my goal.

wyndielund

I prefer a treadmill at a gym. You don't have to worry about the weather or dangerous areas. You can stop whenever you want to and go home right away. You don't have to run or walk back home. You can distract yourself with not just music, but TV. The treadmill feels a lot better on my knees than concrete.

Speaking of dangerous areas, your less likely to roll an ankle on a treadmill than concrete because of the loose gravel all over. Oh and shin splints!! OUCH!!

Songbirdcw

I loved running on treadmills until I found great paths to run outdoors. All my visual senses are stimulated and I keep a very good pace outside. On treadmills, I feel like I'm dying just to get to 15-20 mins. However, treadmills serve their purpose too. Good music or something good to watch distracts me enough to get it done.

cad39too

Both for me; I love that I on the treadmill I don't have to consider my surroundings; cars/pedestrians and I can push myself without worrying about about the state of the pavement I'm running on but I also love getting outside for a run in the fresh air.