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Old 02-19-2006, 05:02 AM   #1 (permalink)

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Running outdoors vrs treadmill

I usally do my running outdoors, but since its getting real cold out, i have moved to the treadmill, i find that while i considerd myself to be in good shape out doors, i feel like being on the treadmill is a different story and that i am back at square one, does anyone else have this type of problem, if so how long until my treadmill cardio catches up to my outdoor cardio?
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Old 02-19-2006, 09:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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personally i thnk it's 2 different exercises. treadmills IMO don't do as much as actual roadwork
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Old 02-19-2006, 12:06 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Treadmill- Flat surface all way around, same temperature
Road- Different Terrain ice, water, hot, cold- much better
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Old 02-19-2006, 12:39 PM   #4 (permalink)
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the treadmill is not running, my theory is this, that when your outside your pushing yourself where you want to go, on the treadmill its a converyor belt that moves and all your simply doing is lifting your legs and that belt pushed your leg back, it's a completely different thing and running for half an hour on a treadmill is not to even be compared to running outside
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Old 02-19-2006, 01:22 PM   #5 (permalink)

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Yeah, first of all running on a tread mill can be boring as all fuck. Secondly, the floor moves for you on a tread mill where as when you run on good ol' mother earth you are putting forth the effort to move. Finally, there's nothing like fresh air and an attainable goal to shoot for, ie, to the safeway and back.
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Old 02-20-2006, 11:29 PM   #6 (permalink)

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I know a few people that prefer treadmills to outdoor running. Better for your joints is the usually reason given. I personally like outdoor running better but I haven't done a side by side comparison. I always thought that treadmill running was easier and that the better cardio workout was with outdoor running.
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Old 02-21-2006, 12:18 AM   #7 (permalink)

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i USED to like running on treadmills better, because it's easier. now that i run outside (etiher at day break or late at night)....i cant. its just kinda peaceful and its nice ot be actually moving. treadmills are way to boring, besiddes its ALOT harder to keep pace (ie on the way back from your turn around point) running outside than on a treadmill
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Old 02-21-2006, 09:09 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Running on a treadmill is easier, but I have a hard time getting into a good rythm. Don't know why. If you want to TRY to make the human-hamster wheel harder, adjust the incline up to simulate running uphill. It still isn't the same but its closer. The advantage of treadmills is that they aren't as hard on your joints as concrete or asphalt.

Since you said your problem is that the treadmill is HARDER than roadwork....I'm at a loss for words. You would be the first person I've ever heard say that. How's your form? Some people let their form go to shit on a treadmill because it does half the work for you. If it ain't your form....I'm outta ideas. Good luck
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well if ur workin specifically aerobic , i find treadmill much better becuz the pace/gradient is constant so u can keep a constant heart rate.

on topic , maybe ur runnin faster on the treadmill than u do on the road?
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I usally do my running outdoors, but since its getting real cold out, i have moved to the treadmill, i find that while i considerd myself to be in good shape out doors, i feel like being on the treadmill is a different story and that i am back at square one, does anyone else have this type of problem, if so how long until my treadmill cardio catches up to my outdoor cardio?
I feel just the opposite I can go forever on a treadmill but running outside I get winded after a few minutes
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