Running Outside vs Running on a Treadmill

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  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
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    I'd rather be drug behind a car than subject myself to the "dreadmill".
    BORING!
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
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    happens to me, I can go further longer outside, but I think it is because treadmill is boring. Outside you are looking at the terrain, other people, etc....time flies when you're having fun, you know
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
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    Running outside makes the time go by quicker because you are actually going somewhere and scenery. Since I don't run outside when it's cold or dark the treadmill will have to suffice. Treadmill is easier on your joints but it's helpful to make it challenging w/ intervals/inclines like you are outdoors.
  • akadrea
    akadrea Posts: 85 Member
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    YES YES YES! I run at a 2.0-2.5 incline on the treadmill, but I can run faster outside too!
  • risak
    risak Posts: 79 Member
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    Interval running/walking/jogging is the best way to make the time go by on the treadmill. You are running in little 3-5 min spurts and you have to pay attention to the treadmill.

    It makes my runs go by so quickly. But I actually like the treadmill more than outside. But I have a dog that would really really love to run with me so I need to get outside!!!!

    It's also so hard to run outside in the cold. My throat closes up and I cough for like 2 hours afterwards.

    Now if I could just get myself to the gym more often.
  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 755 Member
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    I thought it was just me. I've been frustrated because I can run an 5k in a 5mph pace, but I struggle with that same pace on a treadmill! I eventually have to put the incline to 0 (I start at 1 to try and account for hills outside) and even take a short break every mile to keep the pace.
    I can't wait to run outside again!
  • 5SpeedRunning
    5SpeedRunning Posts: 2
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    I agree with the interval training if you have to do the treadmill. Also treadmill training can take the pounding off the legs while still working stamina, threshold, strength, and speed.

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