whew! just finished my 8 miles on the treadmill...wow! first of all, what a difference it is from running inside vs outside! I feel safer running inside, in the sense of if I can't make it, I don't have to still make my way back home, cause I'm already here. then there is wind resistance outside which also makes a big difference. While the outside has beauty and changing scenery, the inside contains my safety, which I think really makes a big deal to me.
When I run outside (at least now) I worry about not making it home and the whole time I'm running, I'm thinking all these crazy thoughts. When I run inside, my mind relaxes and my body takes over and I don't feel so drained.
So, I think I'm going to take my shorter runs outside and my longer ones inside, until I feel more comfortable with what I'm doing.
Now, off to start the rest of my day!
I'm a safety girl myself! :^) I know I "should" run outside, and I'm in what's considered safe neighborhood, but still....I worry. Sticking to the treadmill!
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