How Do You Prefer to Run??

[ttdriver]

Some folk run on treadmills, some run on the track, some on the pavement .. which do you prefer?

I love running outside .. I think its more challenging for me than a treadmill .. I never seem to get the same workout on a machine that's propelling me forward as I do when I'm outdoors, having to use my own body to thrust forward with each step. Not to mention the other challenges: wind, humidity, heat ...

Sure wish concrete was softer, though!!

Betty

[Richt]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

I find the treadmill easier and for that reason I voted for that. But I am not that fussy, I'll run almost anywhere.

Betty, I did 10k on the TM last night in 60:19 (very happy with that time).

Rich

[ttdriver]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

Rich, that's a GREAT 10k time!! I'm doing one this weekend and I hope to finish in an hour plus a few... (I am 50 afterall!!)

Betty

[Richt]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

Rich, that's a GREAT 10k time!! I'm doing one this weekend and I hope to finish in an hour plus a few... (I am 50 afterall!!)

Betty

I was happy with it, especially as I had only done the 5 k two days before. I went really light headed when I finished last night, which is obviously a bad thing, but a bottle of water and a sit down sorted that out.

Good luck with your run this weekend, Betty. Out of interest, how long does it take you on average to run 5k?

[ttdriver]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

Its been forever since I've done a 5k .. but I think my fastest was around 33 minutes. I didn't sign up for any this spring since I've been focusing on the longer distances.....10k and up.

Betty

[Richt]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

I didn't sign up for any this spring since I've been focusing on the longer distances.....10k and up.

Betty

That makes perfect sense Betty.

[jroche5998]

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I much prefer road work. I never was comfortable on a treadmill. Plus the one we have I'm over the weight limit and the belt skips ever once in a while if I misstep. So for me road work is the best. Plus I find it more interesting to see the landscape. Plus there is nothing like a REAL early morning run where the only sound is the birds and your running shoes slapping the pavement, no treadmill motor sound.

[Isabeau]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

I voted 'on the pavement' but I actually prefer to run outside on trails. I'm lucky to live in a rural area with lots of forested and field trails. One thing I really don't like about the winter is that I have to run on a treadmill because of my asthma. I find it extremely boring even if I'm watching a movie or something. It's certainly easier because I live in a very hilly area, but man, it's boring. Especially my long runs which are 11 miles at this point. Couple more months I'll be back outside. Yay!!!! Well, assuming I can get over this blasted pneumonia.

[ttdriver]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

I agree; the dreadmill bores the life out of me. The only time I use one is when running outdoors is impossible (like on a cruise ship!) I run outdoors no matter what ... rain, wind, hurricane, 90 degrees, 100% humidity .. makes no difference to me!!

Betty

[MaizieMarley]

Re: How Do You Prefer to Run??

I picked "on the pavement". My runs outside consist of both the pavement and dirt roads. It makes you work so much harder and you get to have a change of scenery. When I run on the treadmill I find myself constant;y checking the amount of time I have been running or how far i have run. It doesn't make the run very enjoyable. Bring on the warm and breezy weather!