Treadmill v outside

[2707]

Hi I’m back to Ct5k and it feels good!!. I’ve completed this twice in the last 2 years but on the treadmill with been shy. But now the dark nights have come on I’m outside in my Lycra 😂😂. I’ve just completed wk3r1 and I loved it, now I must say doing this on the treadmill before I could relatively say it was fairly easy because the treadmill propels you along, but outside is a different ball game. Yes it’s a bit harder but so much more enjoyable in the fresh air and plenty to keep your mind busy with watching everything as you go past. I’m writing this post just to try and persuade anybody been unsure about the treadmill to also try outside too. If I can do it, so can you and by 2020 we won’t care who can see us because we will be fully fledged runners 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️❤️.

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

So happy you have discovered the joy of outdoor running. Even the thought of a treadmill run fills me with horror. Happy running

[2707 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks, it’s taken a while, but I won’t go back to the treadmill. I even loved running in the rain this week 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great you're enjoying the outdoors running. Hope you enjoy doing c25k again. 😊😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

For some the treadmill is what they do and for some outside is their choice, it’s good to hear of someone who has discovered the joys of outside running,

[linda9389 Graduate]

Great that you're no longer hiding indoors 🙂 - I found it so liberating once I stopped hiding. Overall I find running outdoors easier than on the treadmill (I even run faster outdoors), certainly for runs of any distance. The fresh air, variety and distractions make it a much more pleasant experience for me. Enjoy!

[Thegirlcandoit Graduate]

I much prefer the open air too. Did a few early eff uns on the treadmill but when it got the the longer runs I found it so boring! I'm a very long way off looking like a runner physique wise.. I've had a few people I know drive past whilst I'm running, some strangers beeping as they go past and some strangers saying "go for it, well done" as I pass them on the path. Id much prefer that than being on a treadmill! Getting off the couch and heading to the magical 5k or 30 minutes is great. Keep running, keep enjoying it.

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Either way you get the miles done. However, for me the treadmill is an occasional necessity. Three years running- two treadmill visits.

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I agree with Thegirlcandoit. I have my own treadmill and I do enjoy running on it. However I much much prefer to get out into the fresh air, especially at this time of the air.

I live out in the sticks with farms ,cows,sheep,lots of quiet lanes and beautiful fields and hills. So what’s not to like.

It’s so good for the soul running outside🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I run three times a week and find there is so many places to explore while running it’s great! However I do love my treadmill and use it when the weather is really bad. A good stand by!

Running outside wins for me always.🐑🐄🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤗🤗

[SlowFarah]

I prefer running outdoors, but our Friday night has become a treadmill session while our youngest son is at judo. The treadmill gives us a guaranteed run whatever the weather and, we can be sure of the pace we run at, something it is more difficult to do outside.

It feels good when you get a decent run in outside at this time of year, but I'm hoping that we have a mild winter and a good spring so I can really enjoy running outdoors more than the treadmill. Good luck with your running.