Quote Originally Posted by liza View Post
My computer does give me speed on the trainer (rear wheel mounted). I am definitely slower on the trainer, and the slower pace still feels harder than a pace ~5mph faster would feel on the road.

FWIW, I am also slower on the treadmill than I am running outside.
Interesting, Liza. I have a Garmin Forerunner with the speed/cadence/distance sensor, so it's nice to be able to track my mileage and training improvement during these long Winter months. I'm hoping I see the same effect that you do from your bike computer.

I am usually faster on a TM, since I want to get it over with (I have never been able to do more than 5.5 miles on the TM...feels like 20 on the road). I don't mind the bike trainer nearly as much, but it doesn't hold a candle to being outdoors.

Thanks for all the reassurance, ladies. I can't wait until better weather/roads so I can see my persistence pay off!