Is Running on the Treadmill the Same as Running Outside?

As the weather turns cooler, then colder, then freezing, some runners begin to opt towards logging miles on a treadmill more frequently. For others, a treadmill can be a safe space to begin their relationship with running in a more controlled, predictable environment. No matter your reason for jumping on a treadmill, it can be a useful tool. Although fundamentally different from running outside, there are ways to optimize your time spent on the “hamster wheel.”

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