I think it is awesome to have an alternative to running outside.
I love being outdoors when I can, but sometimes work schedules, weather and traveling can hinder that. Training on a treadmill isn’t a bad thing as long as you know how to challenge yourself and not lose it from boredom. As a general
guide, putting yourself at a 1% incline will more closely mimic running outdoors. Incline training on a treadmill in general is a great way to build endurance and can also stop the monotony. I like using The Pyramid Workout from Greg McMillan of Running Times Magazine.
Set 1: steady pace 1 minute each @ 4, 5 and 6 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 2: steady pace 1 minute each @ 5, 6 and 7 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 3: steady pace 1 minute each @ 6, 7 and 8 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 4: steady pace 1 minute each @ 7, 6 and 5 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 5: steady pace 1 minute each @ 6, 5 and 4 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
It keeps me focused on small goals throughout the run so that I don’t concentrate so much on the length of it. I usually do sets 1-5 twice in a run and it takes me about an hour. If I don’t do an incline workout though, I just keep a steady pace at a 1% incline. Oh, and music and Netflix help pass the time too :)
I love being outdoors when I can, but sometimes work schedules, weather and traveling can hinder that. Training on a treadmill isn’t a bad thing as long as you know how to challenge yourself and not lose it from boredom. As a general
guide, putting yourself at a 1% incline will more closely mimic running outdoors. Incline training on a treadmill in general is a great way to build endurance and can also stop the monotony. I like using The Pyramid Workout from Greg McMillan of Running Times Magazine.
Set 1: steady pace 1 minute each @ 4, 5 and 6 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 2: steady pace 1 minute each @ 5, 6 and 7 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 3: steady pace 1 minute each @ 6, 7 and 8 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 4: steady pace 1 minute each @ 7, 6 and 5 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
Set 5: steady pace 1 minute each @ 6, 5 and 4 percent incline
2-3 minutes recovery @ flat jog
It keeps me focused on small goals throughout the run so that I don’t concentrate so much on the length of it. I usually do sets 1-5 twice in a run and it takes me about an hour. If I don’t do an incline workout though, I just keep a steady pace at a 1% incline. Oh, and music and Netflix help pass the time too :)
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