Breaking new ground or the same old path Oct 15-21

[teigyr]

I ran 3.1 miles on the treadmill. I did intervals slightly, they were .25 to .50 mile intervals but still I also mixed up the inclines.

I'd much rather be outside but there are times it's dark and cold and the weather doesn't accomodate my wishes. For those who go to the treadmill in the winter, how do you simulate outside running for training purposes? I know the treadmill is easier, right? So if I run 5 miles on the treadmill, it wouldn't carry over to 5 miles outside. How can I offset that?

[Deborajen]

I'd much rather be outside but there are times it's dark and cold and the weather doesn't accomodate my wishes. For those who go to the treadmill in the winter, how do you simulate outside running for training purposes? I know the treadmill is easier, right? So if I run 5 miles on the treadmill, it wouldn't carry over to 5 miles outside. How can I offset that?

I've always thought the treadmill was harder than running outside. Running on a moving surface is unnatural - my feet shift around inside my shoes on the treadmill.

I'll probably run on the treadmill this evening, though. The weather looks like it won't accomodate here, either.

Deb

[tattiefritter]

For those who go to the treadmill in the winter, how do you simulate outside running for training purposes? I know the treadmill is easier, right? So if I run 5 miles on the treadmill, it wouldn't carry over to 5 miles outside. How can I offset that?

I've read that you should set the treadmill to have a 1% incline to better replicate outdoor running. I've read that factoid in various places during the two years I've been running but I've never tried it out as I don't do treadmill running.

[annie]

Got in a hilly 4 1/2 miler this morning. Nice weather, temps in the mid-60's. I wore shorts. Amazing how quickly one warms up while running. Quicker than on a bike.

Don't know about treadmills. I've never had one. I hope to continue to run outside all winter, but we'll see. I'm ok with cold, dark and snow, but ice scares me!

Does anyone belong to a running club? I am thinking of looking into the one in town here.

annie

[Shiraz]

I think life caught up with me today.......I just wanted to come home, put on comfy cloths and veg! Heated up left overs and watched Gray's Anatomy...did not run. I did run 4 miles after work last night.

Annie, wish you lived closer! I like Shiraz and all reds!

I need to run tomorrow, lift a few weights (to say I did) and having a surprize birthday party for my MOM's 66th. I can't believe how hard it is to get a mother to cooperate with plans. Mom keeps saying "she really doesn't want to go up town to the Country Kitchen ( where her party is) she would just like us to have ham sandwitches at home" . I had to lay some guilt on her and say we want to take you up town Mom.....I 'll let you know how we pull it off.

[annie]

I think life caught up with me today.......I just wanted to come home, put on comfy cloths and veg! Heated up left overs and watched Gray's Anatomy...did not run. I did run 4 miles after work last night.

Annie, wish you lived closer! I like Shiraz and all reds!

I need to run tomorrow, lift a few weights (to say I did) and having a surprize birthday party for my MOM's 66th. I can't believe how hard it is to get a mother to cooperate with plans. Mom keeps saying "she really doesn't want to go up town to the Country Kitchen ( where her party is) she would just like us to have ham sandwitches at home" . I had to lay some guilt on her and say we want to take you up town Mom.....I 'll let you know how we pull it off.

Hey, sometimes you just gotta veg! Give yourself a break. It's ok.

Don't know if I'll run tomorrow. Maybe walk/hike instead. I have a longer bike ride planned for Saturday, so don't want to over do it.

Have fun with your Mom! That is wonderful. My mom is gone now and I am so glad I have memories of all the good times we had.

Reds? I'm having a glass of Renwood Barbera right now. Mmmmm, yummy! I highly recommend it.

Annie

[northstar]

Went for a slow 4 miler last night. I've really slowed down a bit since my duathlon. I plan to run a 5k with some people from work next week Saturday and would like to get it done in less than 25 minutes. We'll see if that happens...I am just having trouble feeling motivated right now.

[HillSlugger]

First run in 2 months, so I think that qualifies as "breaking new ground".

On Tuesday my knee doctor gave me the OK to resume running. So today I headed to the gym at the pool to use their treadmill, thinking it would be easier on my body while I'm starting back up (it was my first time ever using a treadmill and I've got to say that running the treadmill is far worse that riding the trainer stand in my basement. It's mindnumbingly boring without a TV and there was no fan or air movement). I was surprised to be able to run without needing any walk breaks. While running my ankles were complaining more than my knees. Now, everything aches a bit, including my knees. I've iced them once and will need to do it again later.

Finally tally: 2 miles in 25:52.