TREADMILL VS. OUTDOOR RUNNING: ARE THEY THE SAME? 🤔Podcast Episode #182🎙.A frequent question we get asked is: What are the PROS and CONS of running on the treadmill and running outside?! Are they the same?.CONS OF THE TREADMILL👎⭐️ Treadmills do not allow your body to use as many muscles (when outside you do not need to pivot to change directions; you are running in one direction the entire time)⭐️ When running on a treadmill, the belt is moving TOWARDS you so there’s less effort required to move your body forwardYou are not able to mimic outdoor race day conditions inside.PROS OF THE TREADMILL👍⭐️ The treadmill is a softer surface, which can give your joints a break!⭐️ You can set the speed for workouts without having to check your watch for your pace⭐️ Safety in the inclement weather⭐️ Can multitask on treadmill.CONS OF OUTSIDE RUNNING👎⭐️ You are at the mercy of the elements outside which can be dangerous⭐️ You have to monitor your pace more frequently during workouts.PROS OF OUTSIDE RUNNING👍⭐️ You activate more muscles when running outside by changing directions and needing to maneuver more!⭐️ Running outside callouses your body and allows your body to become stronger due to the harder surfaces⭐️ You can mimic race day conditions and surfaces.THE BOTTOM LINE👇If you're training for a race, running outside is the best possible way to mimic race day. Sometimes the treadmill is the only option due to unfavorable weather, not having childcare to get outside of a run, etc.. Run outside when it's safe, and use the treadmill as a tool when needed!.Follow us for more training tips @run4prs.#teamrun4prs #run4prs #igrunner #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #5ktraining #womensrunningcommunity #runcoach