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Guest · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2000 5:11 pm Post subject:

Hi all,

I am a new runner.
I started about a month ago and bought a treadmill. At first, it was really tough but now I think I'm starting to get addicted to running!
Currently, I am running approx. 5 days a week for about 30-40 minutes. Pace is 6mph(10 minute mile).
My question is: Aside from the obvious, is it much different running on a treadmill compared to road running? Is treadmill running easier because you are forced to keep a steady pace? I don't really care to run outdoors yet but was wondering if my 10 minute mile average would be the same outdoors.
Thanks
Chris

[Anonymously Posted by: 'Chris Ham']

Dan · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2000 5:40 pm Post subject:

Personally, I find treadmill running to be much more difficult than the equivalent time and speed running outdoors. But I know many people claim, some even with mathematical evidence, that it is the other way around.

Factors include: wind, incline, resistance, surface, humidity, air flow, footing, etc. All of these can be argued either way, so I think it pretty much comes down to the individual...

All other things aside, the most important thing is that you're enjoying the running! Smile

Dan

Guest · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2000 7:01 am Post subject:

I have been running outdoors for about 15 years. Recently I joined a fitness club to be able to run on a treadmill when the weather was terrible. My usual runs outside is 5 miles at a 8:00 minute average. On the treadmill I would run 5 miles at a 7:00 minute clip. I did this for 1 week every day and thought that I was really doing myself good. After that week of bad weather I went back to running my 5 miles outside and I have a hard time getting back to the original 8 minute average. My opinion is that unless a person uses about a 2 percent incline then a person is not actually doing any good. Of course this is just my opinion and I have heard instances where some good marathoners do nothing but train on treadmills, so the answer is that it is in the eye of the beholder.

[Anonymously Posted by: 'JOHN WILSON']

Dan · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2000 7:22 am Post subject:

Also, there is a good chance of pace inaccuracies with any given treadmill. There are few things more accurate than going to the track and timing a 400 (or longer).

Dan

Guest · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2001 5:04 am Post subject:

Hi, I'm fairly new to running and have been running on the treadmill at my gym for about a year now. I'm up to about 3-4 good miles on the treadmill, but recently decided to make the move to road running. But I just can't go as far on the road! Any suggestions for making the transition easier? Is it all mental?

[Anonymously Posted by: 'Vanessa Klingensmith']

Dan · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2001 5:10 am Post subject:

Hi Vanessa,

I do believe it is largely mental. I find it hard to go as long on the treadmill as I can with less effort outdoors. Two things that might help you are a training partner and some scenic running routes, both of which will take your mind off the actual running.

Dan

Guest · Posted: Wed May 02, 2001 4:22 am Post subject:

Hi Dan,

Thanks for the advice. I did team up with a training partner, and is has helped. My breathing seems to be the main problem now, but when I really concentrate I can go farther!

-Vanessa

[Anonymously Posted by: 'Vanessa']

Dan · Posted: Wed May 02, 2001 4:44 am Post subject:

You're welcome. Glad to hear that seems to be helping. Do you have a history of allergies or asthma that might cause breathing troubles?

Dan

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