Outside Versus Treadmill

Whenever I run, I have a choice:

Outside or Treadmill

They both have their pros and cons.

Treadmill Pros

• I can watch Oprah while I run.
• It cleverly calculates all the things I need to know, like distance and speed.
• I don't have to deal with hills.
• Bad weather? The climate's always the same inside.

Treadmill Cons

• I don't really like to watch Oprah.
• Constantly watching my distance on a digital readout sometimes drives me mad.
• No hills? Boring.
• No rain? No sunshine? No snow? Boring.

Outside Pros

• I get to see the scenery and check out my neighborhood.
• Nothing feels better than pavement beneath my feet.
• Hills! They make my legs burn.
• Splashing in rain puddles! Catching snowflakes on my tongue! Sun's rays on my face!

Outside Cons

• Vicious dogs on the loose.
• Sometimes I get tired of seeing the same houses over and over again.
• Hills! They make my legs burn.
• Lightning storms = scary runs.

So which do I prefer? Outside runs, definitely. But I sometimes jump on the treadmill for variety. Or safety. Or comfort.