It was really cold and windy again this morning, so Steven and I decided to run inside today. We have always ran on the indoor track when we have been inside. I didn't feel like I could run in that circle again for 30 minutes today, so we decided to run on the treadmill. It was a great run. If we have to run inside again, we are not running on that track.
I was able to really focus on my run and see my pace and my distance. I enjoyed today's run. I got all 30 minutes in and really felt like I could do more. Starting next week, I am going to start running for distance and not time. I will come to the gym sooner and make sure I have time to do our 3-mile loop or run on the treadmill.
I prefer running outside over the treadmill and the indoor track, but it was good to know I can get a good run on a treadmill.
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Ran on the treadmill today.. Wasn't as easy...
I've mostly avoided treadmills, but I've read from plenty of places that even if you want to do a "flat" run, it's best to adjust the treadmill to at least a 1-2% incline to better simulate running on pavement. When you run on a treadmill, there is actually a level of force pulling your feet backwards which doesn't exist during a real run, making a treadmill run deceptively faster. The 1-2% incline helps to counter that, to give you a more accurate simulation of effort. Also, it's supposed to help knee pain, although I'm not as convinced on that argument. Anyway... just relaying on what I've read.
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