Choosing Outdoor Running Vs. Treadmill Running

Running on the treadmill should be saved for conditions such as snow, rain, or if its too hot/cold outside. During the warm spring and summer months one should enjoy the beautiful weather and great conditions of running outdoors.

• Running outside vs inside gives the user wind resistance, which can play its toll on the body. The larger the wind resistance the more work (exercise) the body has to put out to maintain consistency.
• Treadmill running has one terrain, whereas outdoors the ground is constantly changing its slopes and edges. One can never become accustomed to the terrain of outdoor running, thus our bodies are always having to work HARDER.
• Positive factor of the treadmill is that it helps one maintain proper running form due to being contained within the treadmill.
• The treadmill also allows the user to make quick and drastic changes to their workout at the ease of button. This could play out to be a positive factor to some users.

Whether you like the treadmill or the outdoor terrain, keep running! Enjoy what both sides have to offer and become a better well rounded runner.