Running indoors on a treadmill or outdoors?

Question

I have soccer camp coming up and i want to be ahead of the game so i've been running a lot lately. I like to run at night, mostly because that's when i have the most energy. I run on my treadmill but my friend told me to run outside because he said it's better and i need to get used to the heat, considering it will be blazing hot during camp. Is it that big of a difference, or am i still getting a good enough workout to get me ready for camp?

Answer 1

You're getting a fine workout with the same amount of running in either situation, but your friend is right; if it's going to be 100 degrees during camp, and you're inside running with the A/C going, even if you're Superman you'd not play as well. You can run on the treadmill, but I suggest running outside on the hottest days so that you will be able to play your best in it.

Answer 2

a treadmill is great because it is there,,,,,,,but outside the ground has bumps and hills..............better to build muscules and balance.

do them both..rotate the days..........

Answer 3

Outdoors. I run on a trail u c I like a change in senery