Treadmill distance vs outdoor running distance

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  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member

    Another alternative is just to run outside. They make clothes for running in the cold. As long as it's not icy, get out there and run.

    My problem is I have no daylight before or after work when winter gets here, so I will have to find another alternative to outside running (which I love).
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member

    Another alternative is just to run outside. They make clothes for running in the cold. As long as it's not icy, get out there and run.

    My problem is I have no daylight before or after work when winter gets here, so I will have to find another alternative to outside running (which I love).

    Get a headlamp and a reflective vest.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    27°F is comfortable! :happy: It's when you get below 20°F that it starts to get cold. :wink:

    well keep in mind this past winter was my first, i have not been running long, i'm sure this winter will not be the same as last, but i'm going off what i know for now :wink: hahaha

    The key is head and hands. Keep them warm and the rest will be fine. I love my Under Armour running hats. Fleece on the outside, wicking material on the inside. If the head starts to get a little warm, roll it up off the ears.

    So a good hat - I'll check the recommendation - what other outdoor in the winter running in 10 - 30 degree temps do you have? it will be my first winter with running and I don't even know where to start with what I might want. I have a compression shirt that wicks, a fleece hat that you can put a warmer in (gift from son and I'm fearing will be far to warm with the warmer), I know I need gloves, but what else and what kind? Big ol' wool mittens seem overdone when running.

    The key is to dress as if it's 20 degrees warmer than it is. Also, layers. You are on the right track with the wicking base layers. I swear by Under Armour Cold Gear mock turtle necks. I wear this with a tech shirt down to about 25, then I'll through on a lighter base layer with a fleece over the top. I don't like to be too warm. For me, shorts down to about 20°F, unless it's windy, then I'll go tights a little sooner. Most any running store is going to have a good selection of gear.
  • luvmycats6197
    luvmycats6197 Posts: 45 Member
    Yes I listen to EITM.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    If you run at the same effort for 60 minutes outside and 60 minutes inside, does it really matter what the treadmill reads for distance covered? You don't need to do any conversions. That's a bunch of horse hockey.

    Another alternative is just to run outside. They make clothes for running in the cold. As long as it's not icy, get out there and run.

    exactly what carson said, this last winter i figured out i don't like anything under 27 degrees outside...how much do you think i was out there to figure it down to the degree? that's right, a whole lot!! treadmills suck, outside is the only way to go :tongue: though everyone has their own opinion i guess

    Well... 27 degrees is getting a bit warm for me - I'd say 20- 24 is about nice running weather. Anything under about 12 degrees (centrigrade!) is too cold for me :smile:
    Can you tell I'm an Aussie? Your cold winters would kill me.

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