Indoors or Out?

[thepadre]

Just completed W6R3 (I've had a two week break where I only managed 2 runs - so did Wk6 again). Due to bad weather I did R2 and 3 indoors on a treadmill rather than by doing my usual laps around the local park and am now not sure whether to go back to the park or carryon with the treadmill. Anyone got any thoughts or preferences?

[Deryn61 Graduate]

Well done on your progress.

I am biased but having done all my runs since Feb (week 8) outdoors, I wouldnt go back until extreme weather forces me too. By extreme I am thinking icy conditions underfoot/hailstones/hurricanes!

I LOVE running in the rain. It cools me down a treat.

One thing I learned today though it that I must remember to put towels on my car seat for the drive home as I left a damp patch today!

[Burstcouch Graduate]

Running outside is best. Its a different pace I think from the treadmill, but the great outdoors for me everytime. Mind you as Deryn says, not sure about weather conditions in the winter yet. But am going to try unless its icy underfoot.

Running in the rain is great though.