Listen "87: Your Treadmill Running Questions, Answered"
Episode Synopsis
What do Oscar Wilde, fluid dynamics, and running have in common? The treadmill! We answer your most common questions about treadmill running, including if you need a 1% incline, whether you can train for a race on the treadmill, and how to enjoy treadmill runs.
Discussion points include:
Shifting your mindset around treadmill running
Is it harder to run on a treadmill?
Can you train for a marathon on a treadmill
Do you need to use a 1 percent incline on the treadmill?
Is your watch or your treadmill accurate for measuring pace/distance?
What are good treadmill shoes?
References:
PMID: 27170525
PMID: 29641564
PMID: 22357398
PMID: 22357398
PMID: 35176971
https://runningwritings.com/2023/01/treadmill-workouts-guide.html
https://daily.jstor.org/treadmills-were-meant-to-be-atonement-machines/
💻 Visit lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.
🎙️ Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow and comment on Spotify. If You enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!
Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!
Discussion points include:
Shifting your mindset around treadmill running
Is it harder to run on a treadmill?
Can you train for a marathon on a treadmill
Do you need to use a 1 percent incline on the treadmill?
Is your watch or your treadmill accurate for measuring pace/distance?
What are good treadmill shoes?
References:
PMID: 27170525
PMID: 29641564
PMID: 22357398
PMID: 22357398
PMID: 35176971
https://runningwritings.com/2023/01/treadmill-workouts-guide.html
https://daily.jstor.org/treadmills-were-meant-to-be-atonement-machines/
💻 Visit lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.
🎙️ Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow and comment on Spotify. If You enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!
Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!
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