This is the deal. I am what most of you would consider a beginning runner. I am one of those that was convinced that by body was just not going to be able to run well or without a lot of discomfort. I finally got up to two miles on the treadmill but with a lot of shin discomfort and the time just dragged. No fun at all. Okay, well, all that has changed with one Chi running lesson. I met with an instructor this morning who, in 1 1/2 hours has probably changed running for me forever. Today I ran 3 miles and it was a PIECE OF CAKE!!! The time flew (45 minutes, so yes, I was slow as molasses) but it was a freaking blast! I feel like a new woman! I HAVE A QUESTION FOR MORE EXPERIENCED RUNNERS: If I can run 3 on the treadmill, do you think I can do the same on the road? Does one equal the other in difficulty as a rule?