Is this common sense? Running outside >>>>> treadmill
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I'm a numbers person, I like the treadmill because I can 'see' the progress in digital sticks that tell me the how far, how long and how high...
... but I hate making myself go to the gym some days, so I'm more than happy to strap on my shoes and take off like a goofy antelope around the neighborhood.
I use an app on my SmartPhone that gives me all the numbers I need. They are free for both iPhone and Android.
Cool. Heard about it but haven't checked it out. Which one has been good for you? I have an Android. Thanks for the protip.
Runkeeper and MapMyRun are two free popular ones.
I'm on dailymile.com too, which is great and includes a mapping tool and news feed like MFP. I use my Garmin Forerunner 410 to get all the numbers.
And to those who say you can't get a real workout outside, I totally disagree. I do hill repeats, hill sprints, long slow runs, tempo runs... you can also throw in track work though I don't because I feel the track is as boring as the treadmill.0 -
10 miles mon and 10 tues on treadmill ...love it0
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I find the treadmill harder. I find myself staring at the timer the whole time. Whereas outside I can get into a zone and I feel great at the end of it!! :-)
I use Map My Run on the iphone to do the tracking :-)0 -
yeah, running outside is way better, when i'm on the treadmill i just stare at the distance and time which is so depressing. however, i live in New Zealand and it's cold and running outside is not really an option in winter
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Harder, more challenging, more interesting.... treadmills are sooooo boring!
I agree that the numbers are fun though, but now I have a Garmin Forerunner I get pace, speed, distance, heart rate etc on my wrist so I'm happy!
Although if I lived in a crazy cold climate like some of you do I would probably look for a treadmill in winter so I didn't have to stop running, but I so much prefer to be outside.0 -
I loathe the treadmill for running. Maybe that's because I started running outside. Inside, I feel like I'm a hamster on a wheel. I just started running again (restarting my 5K training program) and just can't do it on the treadmill. I tried, but just can't seem to enjoy it. The only think I like is knowing my calorie count.
Calorie count on the treadmills aren't always very correct anyway. I'd suggest getting a HRM. Then you will have accurate numbers and be enjoying the outdoors :-)
Map My Run app on the iphone is great for tracking time, pace etc0 -
Next, try trails. A whole new level of tough, plus soooo beautiful. You will never go back to the dreadmill.
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I prefer the treadmill0
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Ok, don't laugh, but I like the treadmill because the bathroom is fifteen feet away. I love running outside, but it SUCKS when that problem arises and there isn't a 7-11 for miles. And sometimes you just can't go behind a tree, if you know what I mean.
But seriously, I do love having a treadmill, because it gives me options. On those busy days, I couldn't squeeze my run in later in the evening without it.0 -
Ok, don't laugh, but I like the treadmill because the bathroom is fifteen feet away. I love running outside, but it SUCKS when that problem arises and there isn't a 7-11 for miles. And sometimes you just can't go behind a tree, if you know what I mean.
But seriously, I do love having a treadmill, because it gives me options. On those busy days, I couldn't squeeze my run in later in the evening without it.
What do you mean, you just can't go behind a tree? Of course you can! I guess that's a good thing about living in the country, plenty of privacy. Only the cows know....0 -
Am I the only one that's scared to try running on the treadmill? lol I'm scared half to death that I'll fall flat on my face when I crank the speed...0
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I do both.
Running outside is great, but living in Canada, that's an option for about only half the year. I sunburn really easily and since I sweat allot, the sunscreen lotions fail quickly, so I prefer to run at dusk or in the evening (with a cool breeze, it's heaven!). That being said, I find concrete and asphalt to take its toll on my knees, so I try to run only every other day and alternate treadmill (easier on my knees) and outside runs.
On the treadmill, I always run at a 2.0% incline, which I found helps me get a better "feel" of an outside run.
As for scenery, I'm as focussed inside or out, so I really don't pay attention to the scenery...only to the cars that could run me over outside! 0 -
I prefer the road to the treadmill. I love feeling like I'm actually going somewhere and the treadmill is too easy to give up on and hit the "stop" button.
However, I live in Phoenix and it's too hot to jog even at night so the treadmill is where I'll be for the next few months.
It's a small price to pay for being able to jog outside without worrying about snow or ice the other 9 months of the year. I'm so looking forward to being able to run for a long time in 50 degree weather this fall. 0 -
I push myself harder outside and end up with shin splints. It's much easier to ramp up my pace gradually and under precise control on a treadmill and avoid the debilitating pain that leaves me hesitant to so much as jog for days (weeks, if I tried to keep running). Ugh.0
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I am used to running outside, so when I run on the treadmill (which is very infrequently), it just feels "weird." It seems like it is harder physically for me to run outside but harder mentally to run on the treadmill. I am sure if I ran on it more it wouldn't seem so different to me.0
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I do both and like some others have said it's much easier to run faster outside. I think if I only ever ran on a treadmill then it might be hard to make the switch, but doing both regularly I'm used to both. For some reason I can never hit my outside pace as easily on a treadmill, it feels like a much harder effort. I do always keep my incline on 1.5 to add to difficulty and usually once a week do some hills on a 5.0 incline to make sure I don't lose that edge in a race. Last February I did a half marathon and because my training was during the winter, I did all my shorter and hill runs on a treadmill and my long runs on the indoor track at the rec center and I was able to nail my pace in the race as planned. And in the heat of a Texas summer, treadmills are a life saver! They work for me!0
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I fine I feel better and actually do better running outside than on the treadmill. Must be serenity cause no one close by wants to run. Just me, the dirt roads and bush. Tons better than the gym.0
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I run inside and outside and I prefer outside most. I bought a good pair of running shoes and they help so much w/ pavement running. Also a HRM will tell you your speed and calories burned given you measure your stride right. I also like to run outside to enjoy God's creation and when its sunny out I get a free tan
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In week three of my couch to 5k program. Went for a walk tonight with my two girls in their stroller which turned into a jog/walk for a mile outside. It was my first time jogging outside since I have started my program and I loved it! It was a lot more challenging as I usually run with 0% incline on the treadmill. Can't wait to go out and try more!0
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Ok, don't laugh, but I like the treadmill because the bathroom is fifteen feet away. I love running outside, but it SUCKS when that problem arises and there isn't a 7-11 for miles. And sometimes you just can't go behind a tree, if you know what I mean.
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What do you mean, you just can't go behind a tree? Of course you can! I guess that's a good thing about living in the country, plenty of privacy. Only the cows know....
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Well, to be blunt, I wasn't talking about "peeing".0 -
running for pleasure...definitely outside!
running for a workout...definitely on a treadmill.
Why? What's your logic?0 -
running for pleasure...definitely outside!
running for a workout...definitely on a treadmill.
This!0 -
running for pleasure...definitely outside!
running for a workout...definitely on a treadmill.
Why? What's your logic?
The constant having to stop to cross streets or wait for cars to pass or other pedestrians/dog walkers can interfere with the consistency of your workout leading to less calorie burn over the same time of running. If you don't have to deal with these things that's fine, it just means you don't live in an urban environment. But to people who have to deal with these things, a treadmill means the difference between being able to get on and just go without having to constantly stop.0 -
running for pleasure...definitely outside!
running for a workout...definitely on a treadmill.
Why? What's your logic?
The constant having to stop to cross streets or wait for cars to pass or other pedestrians/dog walkers can interfere with the consistency of your workout leading to less calorie burn over the same time of running. If you don't have to deal with these things that's fine, it just means you don't live in an urban environment. But to people who have to deal with these things, a treadmill means the difference between being able to get on and just go without having to constantly stop.
Okay, fair enough. I don't have to contend with those fits and starts. Carry on treadmill warrior. :happy:0 -
running for pleasure...definitely outside!
running for a workout...definitely on a treadmill.
Why? What's your logic?
The constant having to stop to cross streets or wait for cars to pass or other pedestrians/dog walkers can interfere with the consistency of your workout leading to less calorie burn over the same time of running. If you don't have to deal with these things that's fine, it just means you don't live in an urban environment. But to people who have to deal with these things, a treadmill means the difference between being able to get on and just go without having to constantly stop.
Okay, fair enough. I don't have to contend with those fits and starts. Carry on treadmill warrior. :happy:
Oh I don't do the treadmill. I hate it with a passion because I dislike the idea of going in a straight line and plus I have a tendency to fall off of it (laugh all you want). I like the idea of constantly changing direction and rebounding off of obstacles parkour-style. But because I do have to contend with those things where I live, I'd rather just not run at all than reduce myself to running on a treadmill. It simply is not viable as a means of exercise in my (or any) urban neighborhood due to the inconsistency you will get dealing with the things I mentioned. So I choose to find other, non-running means of cardio.
I don't much like the idea of distance running anyway. I prefer doing things that require bursts of high intensity than long duration, more moderate intensity. I enjoy the physical sensation of having to generate explosive force with parts of my body. I do not enjoy just "running" but I love sprinting, for instance. Anything I can maintain for more than a minute without having to pause to catch my breath and take a rest is something I have a difficult time doing. I just don't enjoy moderate intensity exercise. It's balls-out, high-intensity or nothing at all for me.0 -
I feel like whichever one you are used to, the other will be more difficult.
I started running on a treadmill - went outside and it was difficult.
A few months later, on a rainy day, I tried running on a treadmill and it was hard. Hard on my joints, psyche, etc.
They each work different muscles.
I'm an outdoor runner all the way. I'm lucky enough to have outside places that aren't too packed with cars, but I love the adrenaline of almost being hit by a car... it fuels the run.. 0 -
I just had to come here and say- I've recently started running again. This time, though, since I can't afford a gym atm, I've been running outside
WOW, it's a ton harder. I encourage anyone who runs, to actually hit the pavement. You'll find a much more challenging experience
That's so interesting, I find the treadmill much harder than I do running outside.0 -
the one great advantage that the treadmill offers is this...if you are tired the stop button is right at your finger tips...as much as running outside is therapeutic...if your are tired no matter where you are...or how far you run...it's a long back to where you started...lol0
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I've been told that if you run on a tredmil with an incline of 2.0 its the equivalent to running on pavement. This should help with the transition from inside to outside running.0
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