Ray Bass is the associate movement and wellness editor at mindbodygreen and a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer.
She holds a degree in creative writing from the University of Pennsylvania, with honors in nonfiction.
I never really plan for it; it just happens, and only sometimes.
So whats the dealwhy is running outside harder?
Well, there are a few reasons.
Running outside means you have to deal with the weather.
If you want to run outdoors, you have to learn to work with nature and adapt to it.
Of course, this is easier said than done.
Personally, nothing zaps my motivation more than running in the rain, the cold, or both.
You dont have the same predictability and control that you do on a treadmill.
All you have to do is keep pace with the belt."
You simply cannot replace what its like to run on solid ground, says Corky.
And biomechanics can often change with treadmill running.
Outside, the terrain forces you to handle whats in front of you.
That said, treadmill running isnt a walk in the park either.
Treadmills are mentally a thousand times more challenging to handle than running outside, Corky notes.
They both have their benefits and drawbacks.
Hop on that treadmill and get to work.
