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By *isteaMan
over a year ago
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"A treadmill or the road?
Which do you prefer? "
Both has it's benefits to be honest as adequate oxygen can help increase flow in your body likewise cooling you off outside.
A treadmill has specified focus on what you want. I will say both.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Treadmill. I hate running, but opted for treadmill because it doesn't matter what the weather is, I can watch TV or listen to music, it's easier on the joints and I can push myself harder. You don't need motivation, just a desire not to fall on your face. However, due to lockdowns I switched to cycling and haven't gone back..  |
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"Always hated the treadmill but as you get older the knees can't take the hard shocks from the road so treadmill takes over."
What about trail running? I usually find that easier on the knees.
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I preferred running outdoors although I found it hard on the knees, but I liked being outdoors. I used to be out the house by 06:30am so it was lovely and quiet.
Running on a treadmill and not actually getting anywhere is so monotonous.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I prefer trail running, immersed in nature, found some beautiful coastal paths to run and a trail that follows a river through woodlands and fields that goes on for miles, never knew it was there, once you start exploring theres loads of hidden gems on your doorstep, well there has been on mine anyway. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Like others said, trail running. Not only for views but also your knees.
Cartilige in my left knew has seen better days and my right is going the same due to years of abuse and many miles |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Treadmill for warm ups in the gym for 10 mins or so if not that then the rower.
Road is my fave especially living be the sea I can run on the promenade for miles, great view, headphones in, can’t beat it.
All my PB’s are on road too. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"I prefer trail running, immersed in nature, found some beautiful coastal paths to run and a trail that follows a river through woodlands and fields that goes on for miles, never knew it was there, once you start exploring theres loads of hidden gems on your doorstep, well there has been on mine anyway. "
There’s some great trails in the Peak District between Sheffield and Stilockport. One I do regularly, Edale up onto kinder scout at 600m, the last 20 mins you climb a waterfall , along the ridge, fantastic views then descend down Jacob’s ladder and back to Edale about an 8 mile loop. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I prefer trail running, immersed in nature, found some beautiful coastal paths to run and a trail that follows a river through woodlands and fields that goes on for miles, never knew it was there, once you start exploring theres loads of hidden gems on your doorstep, well there has been on mine anyway. "
This, coming over the top of hill and getting an incredible view is one of life's joys |
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A treadmill is a tool,good for monitoring progress as you can control the conditions every time.
Also good for warm weather training in the winter if your race is abroad in our winter, nothing worse than training outside all winter, traveling abroad for a race and dnf due to heat exhaustion.
But given the option always road, well actually off road nothing beats getting good and muddy or running through a forest in spring early morning when the bluebells are flowering.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A treadmill or the road?
Which do you prefer? "
None tbh..hate pounding the road, way too hard on ankles..knees..hips ..prefer a skipping rope, would skip for hours on a timber floor., love it. |
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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago
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"Always hated the treadmill but as you get older the knees can't take the hard shocks from the road so treadmill takes over.
What about trail running? I usually find that easier on the knees.
Mike"
Trail running was fun but we live in a city these days. I was an athlete and running 120 plus miles a week I training takes out of you hence knackered knees. I was lucky to avoid serious injuries in my younger days and these days fitness is for fun and keeping the weight off not as a competitive sport.
Do what makes you happy and healthy. |
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