Year: 2015

  • The Drudgery of Treadmills – Commentary

    The Drudgery of Treadmills   Summary: . Treadmill walking and running feels psychologically more difficult. . The diversion and inherent randomness in the outdoors creates a more complex environment that makes running/walking outdoors “easier”. . Having an end destination when walking outdoors, creates a sense of accomplishment not found on treadmills. . Having a screen…

  • Slow Runners Come Out Ahead – Commentary

    Slow Runners Come Out Ahead Article Link | By Gretchen Reynolds   Summary: . Sample set is small – Shouldn’t read too much into this study . Slower runners, who exercised up to 2.5hrs per week lived longer than those who didn’t exercise at all or vigorously exercised. . The study is inconclusive and lacks…