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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

A treadmill or the road?

Which do you prefer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Road - always preferable to the dreadmill

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By *isteaMan
over a year ago

Around

"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

Both.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A treadmill or the road?

Which do you prefer? "

Road for me , I lose enthusiasm on a treadmill

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

The road

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Road, definitely. I hate dreadmills

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By *izzmasterzeroMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Hills

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By *cunnylassCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Road.You never know where you'll end up!

Mike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Even the treadmills with TV screens are not for me. I'd much rather get out and about in the fresh air

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Road.You never know where you'll end up!

Mike"

Exactly - getting lost is part of the fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer running outdoors whether on road or trails.

I have no interest to run on a treadmill.

NBVN x

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By *ottoncandy42Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

"Road.You never know where you'll end up!

Mike

Exactly - getting lost is part of the fun "

Ditto x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to do the treadmill all the time but never now. I run on the road if I’m short on time but what I really prefer is trail running

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

"A treadmill or the road?

Which do you prefer? "

Both good as long as you enjoy it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Treadmill. No one needs to see this run in public

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Road in nice weather, treadmill at all other times

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’ve just done 10km on treadmill

Absolutely hated it! Haha

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Always hated the treadmill but as you get older the knees can't take the hard shocks from the road so treadmill takes over.

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By *atty CoramWoman
over a year ago

Wimbledon

What is running?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *arbarianzCouple
over a year ago

BARNSTAPLE

treadmill, the ones at my new gym have netflix on. the outdoors sucks. there is people out there!

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

East Anglia

Road, treadmill is just too dull for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Road, treadmill is just too dull for me"

Look after those lovely knees

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By *cunnylassCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

"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

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

On the sofa.

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

Road/trail. Unless it's hammering it down, too hot or icey.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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

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

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 *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I find treadmill so boring and too easy to just get off, prefer a loop on the roads or trails

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both really although can't run tol far on a treadmill as it gets quite boring. Did 10 miles when marathon training years ago, still makes me shudder!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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 *ourNextAddictionMan
over a year ago

Somerset

Beach near me! Softer on the joints - treadmills just become so boring!

I’ll often do incline walk though on a treadmill, if i need to get in like 40 mins of cardio.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"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 *unnertwoMan
over a year ago

Oxfordshire

As a former international marathon runner road or trails

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Road or around a football pitch!

I want to try an air assault type treadmill though. Has anyone had any experience with them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A treadmill or the road?

Which do you prefer? "

I've always preferred the treadmill because I'm terrible at keeping my own pace.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This, coming over the top of hill and getting an incredible view is one of life's joys

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

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

Neither, my joints hate me for running at 18st+

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

Newcastle upon Tyne

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neither!

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Empty for a while.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just ordered some new ASICS MagicSpeed trainers for the road. Really looking forward to running in them

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