Has anyone trained to race only on a treadmilll? Any tips?
I moved house to a mountainous terrain. I cannot manage the hills as yet, plus the weather. Also, the crime situation has gotten much worse, so I have been running on my treadmill. It’s a pretty sturdy model and not one of the cheap filmsy ones. I am considering training for a 10K and haven’t raced in a while. I’m told it is possible to train entirely on a treadmill, but any tips on how it’s actually done? Has anyone done it?
I am not sure of the biomechanical reasons, but a treadmill is a bit different from running on terrain. The podiatrist told me this.
From experience, you have a constant regular surface, so you don’t use your stabilising muscles so much. Also, your speed is regulated by a button, not by the prevailing conditions. Also, you have no wind resistance.
Having said that, you can get a really good workout from a treadmill and you can go as hard as you want without fear of getting stranded, tired, a long way from home. Other advantages include a softer surface than road, no traffic or mugging hazards and you can train at your convenience at any time of the day.
My advice is to use the treadmill as much as you need but try to get in the odd run on the road.
Good luck!
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