Opinions about treadmills
Ok, as I have posted, yesterday I joined Golds Gym. Since this one has a 3 lane 25 meter pool, i decided to go ahead and do it. I really enjoyed doing my speed workout on the treadmill. I was able to keep the correct pace and finish the workout. I also did a 30 minute recovery run on it today. At first I was a little concerned about running on a treadmill thinking I would bust my butt, but I actually enjoy it. I dont know how many long runs I will get on it since I love running outside and plus long runs are on Saturday and I dont want to drive 40 minutes to the gym unless I am going to Corpus Christi any ways (like days I work) I use the great chart that Scott posted and run with a 1% incline. How do you all like treadmills?
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I run on them all the time. I think I'd like getting out, but if there isn't a potty when I need one, I'm in big trouble. One other reason I like bigger races - they nearly always have plenty of them on the route.
The big drawback for me is that I get REALLY hot when I run. If the big fan isn't available, I can't do it inside.
Linn
The big drawback for me is that I get REALLY hot when I run. If the big fan isn't available, I can't do it inside.
Linn
I really like doing HIIT - interval sprinting on the treadmill but for longer runs i really only like outside.
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I use them, but I don't like them. It is never as hard on the treadmill as it is outside. So when I run inside, and I do x miles, it always feels so much harder outside. Even when I use some incline. At least for me they give me a false sense of accomplishment. However when the weather turns bad, they are a nice thing to have. They eliminate the excuse factor.
Scott
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Hey Darrell. I run outside as much as I can but I have 2 specific workouts a week that I have no choice but to run on the treadmill. It doesn't bother me as much as it used to because I never feel like I get as tired as I do running outside. Scott's advice of setting it to 1% grade is right on as that's a half-ass simulation of pavement.
I HATE TREADMILLS!! I have one and I barely ever use it. The only time I use it is when my running buddy drops out on me and I HAVE to get a workout in after dark. I really really really dread getting on it. Everything seems to take three times as long as it would outside. I can't run and concentrate on the TV for some reason.
I would rather run in the heat of the Louisiana swamp where all I do is sweat and swallow the occasional bug than run inside on a treadmill!
Can you tell I don't like treadmills? LOL
I would rather run in the heat of the Louisiana swamp where all I do is sweat and swallow the occasional bug than run inside on a treadmill!
Can you tell I don't like treadmills? LOL
If I have a choice, I'll run outside but from December to March, I usually hit the TM. My stomach hange over my pants and gets numb. Also, I don't have much room on my roads to begin with. Adding some snow makes it impossible. I just find it easier to hit the TM.
I have done 3 - 18 milers on treadmills over the past few years while marathon training. It is kind of wierd running on a treadmill for 3.5 hours. I kind of see the treadmill as necessary but if I lived in a warm weather climate, I doubt that I would ever use one.
I have done 3 - 18 milers on treadmills over the past few years while marathon training. It is kind of wierd running on a treadmill for 3.5 hours. I kind of see the treadmill as necessary but if I lived in a warm weather climate, I doubt that I would ever use one.
Scott
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4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Newbee here. Never posted on this forum, however willing to give it a try.
Working out at Golds gym in Crofton, MD 2 hrs 4-5 days week. Melting fast. I dont run, bad knees, but this is my routine
40 min tread at 7% 3.5 mph
Weight machines 30 reps 4 chest and back machines
200 crunches
30 min eliptical level 35
25 min stationary bike level 13 random
No pain just passing time in the afternoon and burning 1000+cals
My best and most fulfilling exercise is casual biking around DC , area battlefields, and MD's Eastern Shore. I dont like trail and rail rides. Same trees, bushes etc.. Like the sightseeing.
Within 35lbs of goal and not in a hurry. Just noticing that I can breath better and my pant sizes are changing is reward enough for me.
Good luck
Working out at Golds gym in Crofton, MD 2 hrs 4-5 days week. Melting fast. I dont run, bad knees, but this is my routine
40 min tread at 7% 3.5 mph
Weight machines 30 reps 4 chest and back machines
200 crunches
30 min eliptical level 35
25 min stationary bike level 13 random
No pain just passing time in the afternoon and burning 1000+cals
My best and most fulfilling exercise is casual biking around DC , area battlefields, and MD's Eastern Shore. I dont like trail and rail rides. Same trees, bushes etc.. Like the sightseeing.
Within 35lbs of goal and not in a hurry. Just noticing that I can breath better and my pant sizes are changing is reward enough for me.
Good luck