Running on treadmill vs outside

wdwghettogirl

15 miles is my longest treadmill run to date, which seems to shock a lot of people. lol While I prefer to run outside (more to see... keep the mind preoccupied) sometimes circumstances don't always allow. I'm fortunate enough to be able to put my headphones in and get lost in my music, so the time goes by quicker when on the "hamster wheel". Not gonna lie, dancing to the music is a little trickier on the treadmill. haha But I do road train when I can. I've done 1 Half Marathon, but had some severe knee problems... which made that the most painful experience of my life (to date). But, after some physical therapy, I can now run a comfortable 10+ miles outside, and I have my 2nd Half and 1st Full Marathons in January.

Your brother and mom are right, don't run in unlit streets after dark if you're running alone. If you run at night, don't wear headphones, carry mace/pepper spray, make sure you have your phone on you, and run in well lit & highly populated areas.

You'll rock your 10K!! Keep it up, girl!