Indoor v Outdoor running, when talking to people it is actually quite a debate - casual runners say they prefer the treadmill, serious runners say they prefer the outdoors - when in fact we all know that when it is raining, cold and in the depths of winter we all prefer the treadmill!
But now spring has arrived in the UK, the sun is out and so are the runners! I was in London last week and couldn't move for runners everywhere running along the river bank - I was so tempted to join them!
I live near a beach so again runners everywhere, but rewind a couple of months and there was far less to be seen.
So what do I prefer? I always think it is treadmill, its softer, you know how far you have run, you can switch off if your not feeling it... I know, bad right! But then when I step out side and start running I remember why I like it so much!
The fresh air for one is the huge benefit, I love the feeling of fresh air in my lungs and on my face.
The sunshine - when it is sunny I am happy, when I exercise I am happy so its a win all round!
I push myself further and I run faster - who knew but my timings are far better outside and because once I start I can't just stop and get off my performance is better.
Of course it is all down to what you prefer - if you prefer the treadmill and have no races pending then go for it!
However if you are training for a race it is recommended you train outside, in the conditions you will be racing in, this will be far more beneficial for you when it comes to race day!
Running outside will also allow you to learn how to pace and maintain on race day.
Reasons I use the treadmill - HIIT - sprinting up hill and adjusting the speed 30 seconds on 30 seconds off - its a killer but having control of the incline and speed really help you push and monitor your performance.
Injury - I have dodgy knees, sometimes they are great and sometimes they have their off days. On the off days I prefer running on the treadmill as it is softer on the knees and the surface is even.
Where ever you decide to run, it doesn't really matter at the end of the day, your running and keeping fit and healthy!
My favorite saying is "I may be slow, but I am lapping everyone on the couch"
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