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A few quick thoughts to share.
Outdoors is, well…outdoors. Fresh air, blue sky, bugs, and rain.
Treadmills are indoors. Protected from the weather, the gym may have TVs or monitors up for display. I don’t know where the controls are; at the time of day that I run, it’s either market analysis on CNBC and monster truck competitions on some sports channel.
Outdoors, you can set your pace and your stride to match your energy level without thinking. It just happens. Speed up, stretch out your stride, or vice versa.
On the treadmill, you may think you feel it’s a 5.2 mph day, but a few minutes into it, have to maintain your balance while you press the buttons to a different speed. And repeat, possibly a few times, until you find what works. But, I can keep on eye on the timer. At first, when I started running again, that was dreadful; Dear Lord, not another two minutes to finish this sprint. But now, it’s a measure and a goal.
Finished my last of three runs in the first week of the Freeway to 10k program. Sticking with it.
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3 comments:
Very interesting post.!! Treadmill running is really good for those people who have busy schedule and don't have much time for outdoor running.
Davis,
Thanks for the comment. Time and mood are powerful considerations for which choice I make. Stay posted for a follow-up.
Joe
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