Running faster/longer on a treadmill...

[Cuda1447]

I don't run on treadmills often, because I find it to be easier than running outside. Recenetly Ive been forced to though, I had ACL reconstructive surgery and can't run on uneven ground yet, so Ive been doing my jogging on a treadmill. I can easily run for 10 minutes without being winded, and thats after a good 5 months of very limited activities because of my knee. I would have figured I was out of shape, but I guess not.

That brings me to my question though. Does it seem to you guys that running on a treadmill is easier, and maybe that you would be able to obtain faster mile times on one? And if so, why is this?

 

[Syrch]

its all i use

 

[leftyman]

i run outside, i get bored way to easily on a treadmill, it feels like time/miles just crawl, i guess i enjoy being outside

 

[Zim Hosein]

Running on a treadmill is easier on your body Cuda1447, so I would say it's easier to get faster times on one

 

[Cuda1447]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Running on a treadmill is easier on your body Cuda1447, so I would say it's easier to get faster times on one

Easier because of shock absorption or something along those lines? Also, would it mean that you get a better workout by running outside on real ground? Or is it actually less productive because it provides unneccessary shock to your body?

 

[stan394]

I am always wondering about this. If the treadmill reading said I ran a mile, did I really run a mile?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Cuda1447

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Running on a treadmill is easier on your body Cuda1447, so I would say it's easier to get faster times on one

Easier because of shock absorption or something along those lines? Also, would it mean that you get a better workout by running outside on real ground? Or is it actually less productive because it provides unneccessary shock to your body?

Easier because of the low impact on your body

 

[leftyman]

i run on the hs track or on the erie canal trail, both are very easy on your joints.

 

[Greyd]

Running on a treadmill is easier because it does alot of the work for you. I forgot the exact percentage, but the tradmill actually helps to "propel" you. So if you want a decent workout, try running with an incline. You're definately getting more of a workout when running outside than on a treadmill.

 

[skace]

Edit: Didn't need to quote OP. Also, I never stop moving within the 45 minutes.

I run/walk on a treadmill for 45 minutes minimum. I do it at a constant 3.0 incline. Minimum speed 4mph, maximum 7mph. What this means is that I will usually run at 6mph until I can't anymore, then step it back to a 4mph speedwalk until I can run again. Towards the end of the 45 minutes I step the 6mph portion up to 7mph.

If you think you are out of shape, I would be surprised if this would be easy for you.

 

[Cuda1447]

Originally posted by: skace

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
I don't run on treadmills often, because I find it to be easier than running outside. Recenetly Ive been forced to though, I had ACL reconstructive surgery and can't run on uneven ground yet, so Ive been doing my jogging on a treadmill. I can easily run for 10 minutes without being winded, and thats after a good 5 months of very limited activities because of my knee. I would have figured I was out of shape, but I guess not.

That brings me to my question though. Does it seem to you guys that running on a treadmill is easier, and maybe that you would be able to obtain faster mile times on one? And if so, why is this?

I run/walk on a treadmill for 45 minutes minimum. I do it at a constant 3.0 incline. Minimum speed 4mph, maximum 7mph. What this means is that I will usually run at 6mph until I can't anymore, then step it back to a 4mph speedwalk until I can run again. Towards the end of the 45 minutes I step the 6mph portion up to 7mph.

If you think you are out of shape, I would be surprised if this would be easy for you.

Well, like I said I just had knee surgery, so Im not really interested in pushing myself that hard yet. I was more just curious than anything else. My knee has a hard time holding up for 10 minutes of running right now, just endurance wise I have no problems. Which is what surprised me.