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Which do you find more difficult: running outside or on a treadmill?

July 10, 2007

I know a lot of you run. I like to run outside and on a treadmill - different forms for different moods. Some runners have really strong opinions when it comes to where they run. I am curious about you...

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sheil2009 5 years 45 weeks

Treadmill=pain And besides, running outside is always an adventure. Why would I want to stick my self on a rolling belt? No fun, no adventure. You can always tell the treadmillers, because their shoes are suspiciously spotless :p Mine are covered in muck!

sheil2009 5 years 45 weeks

Treadmill=painAnd besides, running outside is always an adventure. Why would I want to stick my self on a rolling belt? No fun, no adventure. You can always tell the treadmillers, because their shoes are suspiciously spotless :p Mine are covered in muck!

martinita 5 years 45 weeks

I HATE to run outside, the cold wind in my face is soooooo uncomfortable.. and when it's hot.. even worse!!!I love being outdoors though, walking, admiring nature and all, but runninG? no thanks! although I feel like a laboratory mouse, I prefer the treadmill

martinita 5 years 45 weeks

I HATE to run outside, the cold wind in my face is soooooo uncomfortable.. and when it's hot.. even worse!!! I love being outdoors though, walking, admiring nature and all, but runninG? no thanks! although I feel like a laboratory mouse, I prefer the treadmill

zc 5 years 45 weeks

outside, though it is nice

zc 5 years 45 weeks

outside, though it is nice

Hollywoodjess 5 years 45 weeks

i have issues with stationary machines. I keep looking at the time and then I get bored...and want to stop because I have that option. At least if you run to a destination or walk...you have to get back to where you started so you cant quit. But I really hate running. I always feel like my pants are going to fall off--my headphones dont stay in and it just sucks. I prefer to power to walk

smilinfox 5 years 45 weeks

If you run inside on a treadmill, you're just running for exercise and you're not a REAL runner!

sparklestar 5 years 45 weeks

I could fall asleep on a treadmill! I much prefer running outside.=D

sparklestar 5 years 45 weeks

I could fall asleep on a treadmill! I much prefer running outside. =D

Swangeese 5 years 45 weeks

-------------------------------------------Outside humidity kills my breathing. I feel like I am constantly choking and have no stamina outside. Especially in the summer, Louisiana heat is only good for bike rides.--------------------------------------------------I completely agree. Not to mention that a treadmill gives you no excuse to not workout. Raining outside? Not a problem indoors. One way I spice up a treadmill run is to alternate: One minute I'll run up front near the console and then the next minute I'll go further back. That way you aren't just mindlessly running in place.

Swangeese 5 years 45 weeks

------------------------------------------- Outside humidity kills my breathing. I feel like I am constantly choking and have no stamina outside. Especially in the summer, Louisiana heat is only good for bike rides. -------------------------------------------------- I completely agree. Not to mention that a treadmill gives you no excuse to not workout. Raining outside? Not a problem indoors. One way I spice up a treadmill run is to alternate: One minute I'll run up front near the console and then the next minute I'll go further back. That way you aren't just mindlessly running in place.

ktacce 5 years 45 weeks

I disagree! Treadmill is so boring and repetative, and so I wind up focusing on how tired I am versus focusing on the pretty houses, or how happy I am to be going downhill, etc.

lady-T 5 years 45 weeks

outside is def harder!

lady-T 5 years 45 weeks

outside is def harder!

AMP 5 years 45 weeks

I find running outside more difficult but not b/c of the reasons listed. I just think its physically more difficult. Treadmills are much easier b/c the ground is moving for me. Which obviously takes away from the workout a bit, but thats just the truth, its easier for me to run on the treadmill.

RebeccaAdele 5 years 45 weeks

Outside humidity kills my breathing. I feel like I am constantly choking and have no stamina outside. Especially in the summer, Louisiana heat is only good for bike rides.

helenette 5 years 45 weeks

definitely outside!!

helenette 5 years 45 weeks

definitely outside!!

AmazonChick 5 years 45 weeks

I find the treadmill difficult simply because my speed varies a bit, depending on the song on my ipod or whatever. It's not enough to alter my workout, but I have to change the speed of the treadmill and blah blah, plus there's no breeze on a treadmill :)

mwmsjuly19 5 years 45 weeks

It's harder, but more fulfilling, to run outside for me. Still, I ran on a treadmill for 30 minutes last night as a break for my knees. And thanks for not being a snob about whether running on a treadmill is "really running" or not. That's such a lame debate. Anyone who gets off her butt to run ANYWHERE deserves praise for the effort!

mwmsjuly19 5 years 45 weeks

clarient 5 years 45 weeks

The treadmill makes me feel weird when I run on it.And don't even get me STARTED about stairmasters!! Go run up and down the bleachers in your local stadium instead!

clarient 5 years 45 weeks

The treadmill makes me feel weird when I run on it. And don't even get me STARTED about stairmasters!! Go run up and down the bleachers in your local stadium instead!

JBlondie 5 years 45 weeks

Also.....I know there has been a post on here about a awesome website to find running trails around your area. If anyone remembers this post will you please direct me towards it! Thanks!

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