... said no one, ever.
I hate it, but here are some advantages over road running that I try to keep in mind when I have to run on the treadmill. Please add to the list! Maybe we can all hate it a little bit less.
No traffic: cars, bikes and pedestrians rarely seem to interfere with my treadmill run.
No need to stop for intersecti
No need to plan out a route
Keeping a known, steady pace is easier
I've never gotten lost while running on a treadmill
No need to check the weather for choice of running clothes
No need to carry food or water
Surrounding noise tends to be more constant, so music/podcasts are easier to list
You can run any distance -- and still be right where you were when you left!