Treadmill vs. outside running - BBC programme

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jdarun Jan 2016 3:51pm, 27 Jan 2016 612 posts	0 jdarun Seems like quite a balanced discussion. I like Moseley, he does interesting stuff but manages to base it on credible research (IMO but I am a scientist). As for treadmills, I find mine useful when the weather is grim (a lot this winter!) and the bouncy belt seems more forgiving than road when I'm a bit sore. In fact I've just climbed off after 70 mins on it.
larkim Jan 2016 3:52pm, 27 Jan 2016 411 posts	0 larkim One of the things I love about running as my means of exercising is that I just step outside of my door and go. Perhaps if I could afford a decent treadmill and had the space in the house to put it I might go down that route, but as I can't and I don't then running outside is just fine for me. Sometimes its dull, sometimes its glorious. But it is always on my doorstep, ready for me.
tonyp2604 Jan 2016 4:04pm, 27 Jan 2016 288 posts	0 tonyp2604 I have NEVER run on a treadmill. Just never wanted to really. The only time it might have come in handy is when the pavements were too icy to run on. I just like being outside generally.
larkim Jan 2016 4:41pm, 27 Jan 2016 412 posts	0 larkim Ditto tony - my only venture ever onto a treadmill was a few weeks ago as part of a quick gait analysis. It felt very weird indeed!
The_Saint Jan 2016 5:11pm, 27 Jan 2016 5,796 posts	0 The_Saint Another vote for "they are a tool", it is so unproductive to set your mind for or against them, no treadmill cares what you think, it is a bit like me deciding that I have a grudge aginst the Black and Decker Workmate.
Badger Jan 2016 7:15pm, 27 Jan 2016 6,736 posts	0 Badger I see your point, but it's not really a compelling argument against people who prefer to run outdoors for the variety, scenery and what have you. Quite happy to use them, personally, when the weather's bad enough that the outside is no longer appealing.
richbannister Jan 2016 7:32pm, 27 Jan 2016 5 posts	0 richbannister I've just started work on an offshore oil platform... there aren't any trails or roads outside, so for 2 week periods I either go on a treadmill or I don't run. Haven't managed more than 45 minutes on the 'mill so far, but I usually do a mixture of speed and incline intervals to keep it vaguely interesting.
Hills of Death (HOD) Jan 2016 7:33pm, 27 Jan 2016 31,753 posts	0 Hills of Death (HOD) Basically I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than run on a treadmill end of discussion
tonyp2604 Jan 2016 8:12pm, 27 Jan 2016 289 posts	0 tonyp2604 Stupid BBC website says it's on at 20:00 but it actually starts at 21:00.
Hills of Death (HOD) Jan 2016 8:14pm, 27 Jan 2016 31,756 posts	0 Hills of Death (HOD) is it Trust me I'm a doctor ?