Originally Posted by
nscrbug
need to get off the treadmill and start running outside...but I'm dreading it because I know it's going to be difficult and not without some pain involved.
Try a route that isn't paved. Grass can be unpredictable, but trails are good. The earth will absorb at least some of the impact, much better than concrete. Another option is many newer high schools have tracks with special surfaces created to absorb some of the force.
As for the original debate, last year I found running on a treadmill more difficult than outside, but as I have increased my distance and time, and started to incorporate ChiRunning, I'm finding the opposite. I'm going to start running outside now that the Midwest weather finally seems to be breaking!
-- Joolie