For those who are physics-challenged, it appears that there is not much difference between running on a treadmill and running outdoors. After five months on the treadmill, I finally ventured outside. For the past two weeks I have found that my pace is about 15 seconds/mile faster outdoors over 10k than it is on the treadmill - probably because I've been depending on the treadmill to keep my pace rather than managing my own pace. HR is a tad bit faster due to the increased pace. So it appears that the only drawback on running on a treadmill is relying on the treadmill to keep your pace.
Otherwise, I feel about the same after 10k outdoors as I do on the treadmill (provided the temperature is around 70 degrees outside, which is what it usually is in my basement.)
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For those who are physics-challenged, it appears that there is not much difference between running on a treadmill and running outdoors. After five months on the treadmill, I finally ventured outside. For the past two weeks I have found that my pace is about 15 seconds/mile faster outdoors over 10k than it is on the treadmill - probably because I've been depending on the treadmill to keep my pace rather than managing my own pace. HR is a tad bit faster due to the increased pace. So it appears that the only drawback on running on a treadmill is relying on the treadmill to keep your pace.
Otherwise, I feel about the same after 10k outdoors as I do on the treadmill (provided the temperature is around 70 degrees outside, which is what it usually is in my basement.)
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Well, I haven't been running as long as you have, but I did venture out today to run outside and it was w-a-y harder for me. But, then again, I'm coming back from over stressing my shins (too much too fast) and it was HOT outside. So...once my shins are feeling fine again and I can get out on a not-so-hot day, I'll have to see if the same holds true for me. But I've always had a harder time running outside than on the TM. Even way back a few years ago when I was running a bit on the TM. Going outside is just harder. All the more reason for me to do it more! Take care and thanks for sharing, JJ
Well, I haven't been running as long as you have, but I did venture out today to run outside and it was w-a-y harder for me. But, then again, I'm coming back from over stressing my shins (too much too fast) and it was HOT outside. So...once my shins are feeling fine again and I can get out on a not-so-hot day, I'll have to see if the same holds true for me. But I've always had a harder time running outside than on the TM. Even way back a few years ago when I was running a bit on the TM. Going outside is just harder. All the more reason for me to do it more! Take care and thanks for sharing, JJ
JJ, This has been a constant source of disagreement here. Some think like we do, others say it's the same. A lot has to do with the TM they're using, and how they use it, and how they run outdoors.
TBR
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