Running on a Treadmill
This is not a natural surface at all but many of us runners have used them . I personally have a love hate relationship with them and as I mentioned in a training post I can't do more than three miles on one until I get bored. Lets have a look at the pros and cons.
PRO
one can buy one used or join a gym
no excuses, if there is a treadmill aronnd you can run no matter what it is like outside
- injury prevention
- safety
- set pace easier
- easy on the joins
CONS
- too easy doesn't challenge the muscles enough
- it is boring
- no fresh air
In conclusion . The treadmill is a useful tool for any runner on any level. I had one in my garage when I first started to get serious about running. I worked on getting up to a mile before I would go outside and do that mile. I was self-conscious about running . It is great if you add about a 1% incline too as that helps to stimulate running outside. Add treadmill training to your quiver. It helps you be an all round runner.
Happy Running!
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