Where do you run?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,985 Member
    Outside. I only run on a treadmill due to weather.

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  • doctrk
    doctrk Posts: 27 Member
    I know right, who cares what others think...treadmill is easier on the joints, but running outside in the elements keeps it real, esp if your traing for a 5k or whatever. c25k is a good program, im doing it too. some days are better than others, but at least try to get out and do it and if you fail for a day or two, so what, get back and start again....
  • achief192
    achief192 Posts: 192
    Outside, through town, in the summer. On the treadmill at the gym in the winter.
  • ItsTiffanyFTW
    ItsTiffanyFTW Posts: 72 Member
    Definitely outside. I hate running and not getting anywhere...
    You have got to get over what other people think! Their opinion has no relevance on YOUR health!!

    Now go out and grab day 1 by the balls!
  • PatasDeGallina
    PatasDeGallina Posts: 155 Member
    To the fridge.

    :wink:
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    While this winter has been quite mild, running indoors is sometimes a necessary evil ... but given summer, spring, fall, and non-icy winter days, outside ... I feel like a hamster chasing cheese when I'm running on a treadmill ... seriously ... I feel ridiculous! lol

    "If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin" ~Some Chinese Proverb I'm sure
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    Do Hamsters chase cheese? ... whatever ... same difference ... ;)
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    ... they should if they don't ... they're just hairy mice ... ok ... my rambling is done ... back to regularly scheduled nonsense ...
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    I'm doing C25K, also, and I mostly do it outside. I live in the country, and a shoulder was been added to the local roads in the last year or so. I have occasional problems with dogs, but nothing life-threatening, so far. I got a late start today, so I ran in circles through my living room, dining room, and kitchen this evening. I just started week four. It was noticeably easier without the hills I face outside. I get a better workout outside. Don't worry about what others think. You'll be looking good soon enough!
  • mrsred79
    mrsred79 Posts: 79
    While this winter has been quite mild, running indoors is sometimes a necessary evil ... but given summer, spring, fall, and non-icy winter days, outside ... I feel like a hamster chasing cheese when I'm running on a treadmill ... seriously ... I feel ridiculous! lol

    "If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin" ~Some Chinese Proverb I'm sure

    LOL!!
  • xxTAMxx
    xxTAMxx Posts: 573 Member
    During the week at the gym on the treadmill but on the weekend along the beach.

    You can pretty much guarantee that when people do see you running they will be thinking only positive thoughts.
  • anna_love
    anna_love Posts: 177
    treadmill 30 MINS EVERYDAY OUTSIDE 20 :)
  • cjones0992
    cjones0992 Posts: 55 Member
    Outside. I love being able to look back and think "Damn! Look how far I ran!!!!!" I don't like treadmills.

    I'm doing C25K and loving it. Just finished Week 5 run 3 tonight actually. I did it in the cold, misty weather. Made me feel like a warrior.
  • ginamcoyle
    ginamcoyle Posts: 70
    I run outside, Im lucky and live where there is a lovely path by the river.

    Don't be worried about how you look while running! You are doing something amazing and others have no room to judge. I adore the couch to 5k program, on week 5 and am already running close to 3 miles!

    Ultimately, its your choice, do what makes you most comfortable, try both!

    Good luck on your running adventures!

    Wow! Thats incredible, I want to start running as well. I used that program for a little while but I didn't stick with it unfortunately :/
  • buckystars
    buckystars Posts: 129 Member

    For the record: You're never "too big" to run or walk outside. If people judge you for exercising- *kitten* 'em. You're doing the right thing for you. You should be applauded for taking the initiative and getting out there. Don't worry about what you think other people think about you. Do what makes you happy and healthy.

    :flowerforyou:

    This. All of this. I started running 12 weeks ago at 223 and am now 201 and can run 2 miles straight. It doesn't seem like a lot compared to marathon runners but I could barely run 1 minute 12 weeks ago.

    Just run. Don't wait until you've lost weight because this is how you'll lose the weight! :)
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