Is this common sense? Running outside >>>>> treadmill

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  • beccci91
    beccci91 Posts: 213 Member
    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.

    There are PLENTY of people that live in an urban area and don't need to contend with these things (myself included). Find a canal, park, trail, anything and you won't have to deal with this stuff. Plus running outside is a bloody amazing workout and you usually burn A LOT more than on a treadmill.
  • BobbieLee1959
    BobbieLee1959 Posts: 605 Member
    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.

    If you have a smartphone, there is an app for that...map my run~~ Awesome for numbers people and it gives you voice feedback while you go! AWESOME!! I use map my walk, and that would work also.
  • JulieH3art
    JulieH3art Posts: 293 Member
    Running inside feels like a waste of time to me when it's summer/spring. But those cold winter mornings on the treamill can be nice too :)
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    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.

    There are PLENTY of people that live in an urban area and don't need to contend with these things (myself included). Find a canal, park, trail, anything and you won't have to deal with this stuff. Plus running outside is a bloody amazing workout and you usually burn A LOT more than on a treadmill.

    I don't know what you mean by Urban Environment but where I live we don't have any of those things, at least not until you get a decent ways outside of the city. Our "parks" are nothing more than playgrounds. Not until you get outside of the city again.
  • beccci91
    beccci91 Posts: 213 Member
    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.

    There are PLENTY of people that live in an urban area and don't need to contend with these things (myself included). Find a canal, park, trail, anything and you won't have to deal with this stuff. Plus running outside is a bloody amazing workout and you usually burn A LOT more than on a treadmill.

    I don't know what you mean by Urban Environment but where I live we don't have any of those things, at least not until you get a decent ways outside of the city. Our "parks" are nothing more than playgrounds. Not until you get outside of the city again.

    What I mean by Urban environment is the middle of the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • ldalbello
    ldalbello Posts: 207 Member
    Made me think of my neighbour who put his treadmill in his backyard. So funny to see him run on it outside.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member

    What I mean by Urban environment is the middle of the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland.

    What about Holyrood Park? Less than a mile from the city center and there is a loop that looks like you could do uninterrupted mile repeats. Queen Street Gardens? The Meadows?

    Just a quick look at a Google Map makes it look like there are tons of options.

    ETA: West Street Gardens appears to have tons of paths in it.
  • beccci91
    beccci91 Posts: 213 Member

    What I mean by Urban environment is the middle of the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland.

    What about Holyrood Park? Less than a mile from the city center and there is a loop that looks like you could do uninterrupted mile repeats. Queen Street Gardens? The Meadows?

    Just a quick look at a Google Map makes it look like there are tons of options.

    ETA: West Street Gardens appears to have tons of paths in it.

    I don't think you read what I said. I am saying that EDINBURGH DOES HAVE A LOT OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACES.
  • momofJandA
    momofJandA Posts: 1,035 Member
    I am an outside runner- all the way . . . and an early morning outside runner to boot! I live in the northeast so winters involve some gloves/sweatshirts/hats/etc when I run but I can't imagine running inside on a treadmill. I always preplan my routes and I make sure there are hills involved- so that takes care of my hill intervals. I will also speed train by changing pace for a certain amount of time, etc. I know where each mile marker is so I calculate my pace as I go. I feel like I can get everything a treadmill offers outside and I LOVE running outside. I love the jumping over, running around, ducking under nature of running outside. And yes I love trail running too!

    I agree whatever gets you moving though
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member

    What I mean by Urban environment is the middle of the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland.

    What about Holyrood Park? Less than a mile from the city center and there is a loop that looks like you could do uninterrupted mile repeats. Queen Street Gardens? The Meadows?

    Just a quick look at a Google Map makes it look like there are tons of options.

    ETA: West Street Gardens appears to have tons of paths in it.

    I don't think you read what I said. I am saying that EDINBURGH DOES HAVE A LOT OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACES.

    Easy there, no need to shout. My bad. I got confused in the cluster of quotes. Yes, it sure does and it looks like a great place to run.
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