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Do you ever use a treadmill?

doutri2
doutri2 Posts: 186 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
When I was returning to running, I would get my "base" running started on the treadmill. I found it easier to track my pace and miles. I would also force myself into sprint running as well.

I know most people "dread the tread". But, I really did enjoy it.

I enjoy running outdoors too, but I see advantages to treadmill running.

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  • Missy1723
    Missy1723 Posts: 48 Member
    I use a treadmill a lot. If I just can't get outside to run during the day, I'll make a trip to the gym in the late evening so I can get a run in...or if it's just too darn hot outside. I never liked it before I started actually running outside, though. I used to always prefer the elliptical. Now I think the elliptical is boring lol
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I do when I'm forced to, but I really don't like it. It seems harder to me, probably because I naturally slow my pace when I need to and can't on the treadmill without changing the speed. So I think I end up, on average, going faster on the treadmill. I really need to start liking it more because I will be using it in the winter.

    I still enjoy walking on it though, just don't love it for running. I did probably half of C25K on the treadmill, and then after the first time I ran outside, I didn't want to go back indoors!
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