I have run a half marathon, two full marathons, and even an extreme trail ultramarathon. But what separates me from most other marathon runners, is that except for a rare run outside, all my training has been on a treadmill. Most other runners I know hate the treadmill, and sometimes refer to it as the dreadmill. But the treadmill has some advantages over running outside. Of course, there are also some disadvantages as well.
One of the biggest advantages of a treadmill is the ability to run day or night regardless of the weather. Where I live, it gets brutally cold in the winter, and uncomfortably hot and humid in the summer. But with a treadmill, I am able to train year round.
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Another advantage with a treadmill is the ability to run at a specific pace. Most marathon schedules call for running at various paces on various days. Outside it is near impossible to know what pace you are running while you are running. You can run on a track, and look at your watch as you pass certain markings to learn what pace you have already run. And depending on the terrain, it may difficult, if not impossible to maintain a consistant pace. But if my running schedule says run 10 miles at a 10:00 pace, I can just set the treadmill to 6mph, and run 10 miles at exactly a 10:00 minute per mile pace.
The biggest disadvantage of running on a treadmill is the monotony. Most people get bored running on a treadmill for hours. I have a TV set up in front of mine, and will watch movies, or whatever is on TV.
Another disadvantage of long distance running on a treadmill is the potential for distractions. It is too easy to go take a bathroom break, get lunch, or check email. This is one of my biggest problems. I will take breaks during long runs to take care of the distractions. As long as I run all the miles, I have generally been okay in the end. But with willpower, this problem can be overcome.
Another minor inconvenience of training on a treadmill is that you are not cooled by the passing air as your run. I solved this by placing a small fan on the floor in front of the treadmill that blows air onto me to help keep me cool.
While training on the treadmill for my first road race, a half marathon, I was nervous about whether the road would be significantly harder than running on the treadmill. I did a couple training runs out on the road to see how it would feel. I was surprised to notice little difference in the impact, and found that I actually ran faster on the road than I was expecting to.
I was also concerned about the lack of hills on a treadmill. In my earlier treadmill training, I would set the incline to 3 or 4. I had read somewhere that this would simulate the road better. But I was also not able to run as fast. So at times I would set the incline to the lowest setting, and would do faster runs. As time went on, I just left the incline on the lowest setting, and run faster. I have not found this to limit my running. Most marathons are relatively flat anyway, with only a few small hills.
I was also worried that since I was not actually propelling my body forward like I would be when actually running on the road, that running on a treadmill was actually easier than running outside. This has turned out not to be an issue. When I have run outside in races, I have actually tended to run faster and easier than I have on the treadmill.
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Christmas Sales Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill Feature
- In-home treadmill designed for fitness walking, 4 MPH maximum speed
- 1.5 HP motor for reliable performance; ground-level walking surface and wide side rails
- LCD displays time, distance, calories burned and speed for easy reference
- Folds for space-saving storage and moves easily on built-in wheels
- 350-Pound maximum user weight, 1-year warranty for frame and 5 years for motor
Christmas Sales Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill Overview
The Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill is designed specifically for safety and a weight capacity of up to 350lbs. Its belt speed ranges from .4 to 4mph for easy and higher speed fitness walking. Extra long safety handles provide walking security and balance at any speed. The heavy duty steel frame is reinforced to provide low impact walking, but also stability. The Paradigm Fitness Walking Treadmill is ready to use out of the box with minimal assembly. The treadmill belt size is 16"x36" with extra wide side rails for easy on and off. A speed control button is located on the handle bar to make it very easy to raise and lower the speed of the treadmill belt. The warranty on the treadmill motor is 5 years and 1 year limited warranty on the frame. The treadmill will fold for storage and can move easily on transportation wheels. The computer with an LCD window features time, distance, calorie burn, and speed readouts. The Fitness Walking treadmill makes walking easy and fun and fitness experts say that a good brisk walking pace, can burn as many calories as running on a treadmill. The motor is a 1.5HP rated motor that is durable and reliable. The ground level walking surface makes for secure and easy on and off for older users who want to feel comfortable and safe on a treadmill.Christmas Sales Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill Specifications
Stay on track for your exercise goals with the Paradigm Fitness walking treadmill, a lower-powered treadmill that's designed just for walking in the home--perfect for use during inclement weather or whenever you get a chance for an exercise break. It features an extra-wide belt that's designed for safe and effective fitness walking. The ground-level walking surface and wide side rails make it easy to get on and off the treadmill, while extra-long safety handles provide a convenient grip for enhanced security and balance. A speed control button is located on the handle bar to make it very easy to raise and lower the speed of the treadmill belt. |
- 1.5 HP motor for reliable performance
- 0.4 to 4 MPH speed is ideal for vigorous walking
- Heavy-duty frame is designed for extra weight support
- LCD displays time, distance, calories burned and speed for easy reference
- Extra-long safety handles enhance walking security and balance
- Ground-level walking surface and wide side rails allow easy mounting and dismounting
- Folds for space-saving storage and moves easily on built-in wheels
- Maximum weight capacity: 350 pounds
- Walking surface: 36 x 16 inches
- Dimensions: 47 x 29 x 51 inches (LxWxH)
- Weight: 110 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year frame; 5 years motor
About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
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