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2004-03-10 5:22 AM

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Subject: running on a threadmill
Running on a threadmill is a good way of running espicially when it is raining outside but I find that the readings on the threadmill can be quite misleading. Today did a 12 minutes run(2.8km) on the threadmill at 14km/hr or 10minutes 17secs for a 1.5mile/2.4km run. There is no way I could actually run at such a fast pace on an actual running track. I feel that I was running at a much slower pace cause I was not feeling really out of breath or gasping for air as in a actual run. What are your views on this about the threadmill?

2004-03-10 7:34 AM
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Subject: RE: running on a threadmill

here's my take on the treddy, it's like a dear friend, always there and ready.

http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1290&posts=18

2004-03-10 7:49 AM
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Subject: RE: running on a threadmill
I read that if you increase the treadmill's incline to 1% that it then equals (or is pretty close to equaling) the same pace as running outside. The 1% acts as resistance for typical outside environmental factors (wind, road resistance, etc.).
Otherwise you do tend to run faster on a TM if you don't add the 1% incline, because the belt tends to pull you along.
2004-03-10 8:49 AM
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Subject: RE: running on a threadmill
I have heard the same.  I generally run with a 2% grade.  However, running on a TM is not running outside.  A 6 mile TM run is a lot easier for me than a 5 mile outside run.  Having said that though, without the TM I would not be able to run 5 miles so I think it is very necessary and beneficial to me.  I can't wait to start running outside, it is getting close now.
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