Hi this is my first post, started running in March in training for 'Race for life' and to loose weight, now 4.5 stone lighter and have 'got the bug' I run most often on the treadmill where I can see my time and speed/ distance, how would this compare to when I run outside? can I asume I run the same speed ant therefore cover the same distance.Much prefer to run outside and hoping to do a half next year but can only manage 3 miles at the moment!
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you need an incline to make it more like outside
I could happily do an hour on the treadmill, but only managed 7 minutes the first time i went outside
seems theres no real substitute for getting out there, if you can cope with the weather, and hecklers and dogs
Good luck, im sure youll manage the half
To avoid most of things benz mentions (and I'd add fireworks to the list) try a sunday morning run, off road if you can (canal side is good: not too hilly and a forgiving surface) Stop and walk a bit if you want. Get some fresh air in your lungs and enjoy it.
PS CBA = cant be arsed
Can't imagine how anyone can claim to be able to run for an hour on a treadmill though - it's so tedious!
I started running for Race for Life this year too but my weight loss has been a less spectacular ten pounds or so! Well done!
I think if you alternate treadmill with outdoor running to start with that will help your knees etc build up to the extra strain. (My Women's Guide to Running advises mixing the surfaces you run on) The good thing about outdoors apart from it being less boring is you also cool down faster - I tend to overheat quickly in the gym. So get out there and give it a shot!
I found that I could actually run faster and further outside than on a treadmill - I'm another of the CBA Club when it comes to treadmill running: 15 minutes on a treadmill seems to last much longer than running a couple of miles outside for me. Not that I can run 2 miles in 15 minutes, but you get the idea.
And I'd also agree with Sean - measure your route as accurately as you can (I use a ruler and an A-Z, which is not terribly accurate, but it seems to work out roughly when I've measured courses using the mileometer in the car).
theres something in the monotony that fits with the hard work aspect - and the readouts etc - i think it also helps that the treadmill is supportive (underfoot not in saying nice things!) as i am heavy on my feet
treadmills also allow for speed and hill work and interval training in a controlled way and again the support, so might avoid injury
but they do have the downside of running next to skinnier fitter and faster more glamorous people!
however my fave running would be flying around off road in the summer and 3 stone lighter!
Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.....