What do you like to do while you're running on the treadmill?
As far as the running part goes, I like to ease into it. Start at like 7.0 mph and inch the speed up every few minutes until I get to a comfortable effort that feels right, then maybe drop it down a bit from there to make sure it's an effort that won't ruin the rest of my day. So after the first 10-15 minutes, it's mostly a "Set it and Forget it" operation. Although sometimes, I'll speed up somewhere in the last half to something that feels comfortably fast.
Otherwise, I have a TV on in front of me. Will usually watch something sports related or watch a bunch of stuff on YouTube (sometimes learning material, sometimes mindless fun). While that's on, I'll listen to either podcasts or music on my headphones. I noticed that listening to music will often elevate my heart rate anywhere from 5 to 10 bpm. Weird.... Not that I care, I'm just enjoying myself.
I know a lot of people say they get too bored to do treadmill running. For whatever reason, I've never had that problem but I always have at least my phone as a distraction.
I always like to hear what people do on the treadmill just to see what weird things we've all done. When I used it for 3+ hour runs or hill training a couple years ago I'd play Nintendo Switch on it. Now I use it for progressive runs or some long runs if I have to get to work immediately after.
I also enjoy watching Youtube on it. I'm a sucker for Buzzfeed styled Videogame Top 10s.
Goal: Continue 5 mile streak in 2023 (currently 12, 2022 was 4:51)
Long time without posting, but trying to get into running more regularly again. Had some issues with achilles tendonitis this spring/summer and sprained ankles this summer/fall.
M: walk + strength*
T: 6x2/2 min run/ walk + ext. drills** + strength W: Bike ride + strength
**Extensive drills - 1x40m F skip, B skip, L/R Shuffle, skip-skip-lunge, B reaching walk, L/R carioca, 2x30m Skip Height, straight leg bound, 2x20m A march, A skip, A double skip, A triple stick, A run, ankle dribble, calf dribble, knee dribble, dribble rise, dribble fall, 2-4 ~80m strides. Takes me ~25 minutes. Idea is to supplement my low volume running with lots of "thoughtful" foot contacts to prepare for future running.
Holy cow you are able to play Switch while on the treadmill? It must be a pretty slow jog to be able to do that??
I've never done a 3 hour run on a treadmill but then again I don't do 3 hour runs outside either. :D I have however, done some hill stuff where I'll set the include to like 5-7% or so and jog for a long time just to see how much vert I can get in.
I like to start the treadmill at 7.0 speed and go +.1 every minute for a while. Starts out 830 pace and then 30 minutes in, you're at 6 minute pace. Plus it keeps me entertained lol
I like to start the treadmill at 7.0 speed and go +.1 every minute for a while. Starts out 830 pace and then 30 minutes in, you're at 6 minute pace. Plus it keeps me entertained lol
10 mph on a treadmill is no joke! At some point it starts to feel dangerous but if you have a nice big surface it's no problem. Especially if you're increasing your speed that slowly. Sounds fun, I might have to try that. It's a bit annoying on my machine though because my +/- speed buttons on my treadmill stopped working (NordicTrack Commercial 1750 model). So I have to push the buttons on the side to dial in a number and the buttons aren't very sensitive. So to go from 7.3 to 7.4 mph, I have to push 7 then 4. And sometimes the 7 didn't register and suddenly the speed adjust to 4.0 mph. Soooo annoying!!!
I like to start the treadmill at 7.0 speed and go +.1 every minute for a while. Starts out 830 pace and then 30 minutes in, you're at 6 minute pace. Plus it keeps me entertained lol
10 mph on a treadmill is no joke! At some point it starts to feel dangerous but if you have a nice big surface it's no problem. Especially if you're increasing your speed that slowly. Sounds fun, I might have to try that. It's a bit annoying on my machine though because my +/- speed buttons on my treadmill stopped working (NordicTrack Commercial 1750 model). So I have to push the buttons on the side to dial in a number and the buttons aren't very sensitive. So to go from 7.3 to 7.4 mph, I have to push 7 then 4. And sometimes the 7 didn't register and suddenly the speed adjust to 4.0 mph. Soooo annoying!!!
That would drive me crazy lol. I didn't realize before buying a treadmill that the max speed would be such a big deal. Most of them top out at 10mph so you can't run anything under 6 min pace. I got down to 530ish pace on the treadmill at the gym the other day and it feels sooo fast haha. 'one misstep and I might die' lol
stat - I appreciate the feedback, and am inclined to agree with your point about my schedule and VO2. Not sure about the reason for this. Could you explain why my VO2 would go down?
V02 is a measure of aerobic fitness. While a single instance of 1-3 days off in the middle of a consistent training block will not have a significant impact, repeated instances is a different matter.
Even if you run 12-14 miles on the days you do run, you're missing the repeated aerobic stimulus that leads to growth. The other issue is that such an aggressive overload on the days you do run puts more strain on your body than spreading the same volume over more days does.
*This assumes such a pattern occurs after a consistent training block as opposed to a long period of down time. Obviously going from 0 days to 4 days will lead to a certain level of improvement for a period.*
10 mph on a treadmill is no joke! At some point it starts to feel dangerous but if you have a nice big surface it's no problem. Especially if you're increasing your speed that slowly. Sounds fun, I might have to try that. It's a bit annoying on my machine though because my +/- speed buttons on my treadmill stopped working (NordicTrack Commercial 1750 model). So I have to push the buttons on the side to dial in a number and the buttons aren't very sensitive. So to go from 7.3 to 7.4 mph, I have to push 7 then 4. And sometimes the 7 didn't register and suddenly the speed adjust to 4.0 mph. Soooo annoying!!!
That would drive me crazy lol. I didn't realize before buying a treadmill that the max speed would be such a big deal. Most of them top out at 10mph so you can't run anything under 6 min pace. I got down to 530ish pace on the treadmill at the gym the other day and it feels sooo fast haha. 'one misstep and I might die' lol
The treadmills in our apartment's gym thankfully tops out at 12mph. Last winter I ended up breaking it running 3x1 mile @ 11.6 with floats. Had like 5 seconds to go lol.
Personally, I can get through running on the treadmill if it's a workout. I can just zone in on a run. I have a ton of trouble when it's just a regular hour run. For that I just put on some late 90's early 2000's hip hop/rap and focus more on that. Otherwise I kind of go crazy thinking about how much time I have left.
I have! I played a lot of Pokémon at Planet Fitness when I was ultra training and just getting time on feet. They were usually 7-7.5 mph. It won't get you kicked out or set off the lunk alarm but it will get you some dirty looks. . .
I have! I played a lot of Pokémon at Planet Fitness when I was ultra training and just getting time on feet. They were usually 7-7.5 mph. It won't get you kicked out or set off the lunk alarm but it will get you some dirty looks. . .
I think running faster than 8min pace at planet fitness is grounds for removal from the premises lol. One of my friends got kicked out for lifting too much
Haha I don't understand the alarms for working out too hard at a "gym". :D :D :D
My treadmill does go up to 12.0 miles per hour which is basically 75 sec / lap.
For fun yesterday I did the last 2 miles at 9.9 mph and it felt realllllly fast for the first minute maybe before I got used to it. A little over a mile into that, I took a funny step and thought WOOAAAHHHH, that could have been BADDDDDD. I guess my point is 6:10ish pace doesn't really come with much risk outside but on a treadmill it could be pretty risky.
hhw - Nice workouts and volume notarobot - Congrats again on the sub 17 5k! What is next for you? OR - Those are some long progressions! stat - More weeks like that will certainly get you there, maybe restart that PR streak in 2023 AverageForFun - Nice volume, how are you going about your Boston Build up? I figure I will start the meat of the training/workouts mid January. darkwave - The 15k seems like a step in the right direction, ~4s/mi quicker than your 10 miler. BHViking - Solid paces and distances. I, like many others, couldn't do the treadmill. Jcanon - Hope the sickness is behind you! beersandmiles - Nice mix of workouts Pewow - Welcome back! nice sub 5 streak. Ive started adding back in the skip drills (not all but a bunch you listed) more recently. Im hoping it helps check the plyometric box
Boston is going to be mostly what my coach (also Beers's coach) did in his CIM build. Shorter speed sessions on Wednesday with a strong focus on long run workouts on the weekends. We both have the same work schedule so it's easy to train in a way similar to how he did. I struggle a lot with speed but endurance comes pretty easily to me so for December we're keeping it in the 70's with mileage and will bump up with more focused training in January and moving forward. I personally love waking up early and doing doubles and hope we can maybe just keep doing that with miles in the 90s or so.
Not really sure what the plan is for Boston except to keep doing what we've been doing and seeing where it goes. I think a soft goal would be sub 2:45. I believe I have a good and durable body for this distance and so long as I treat it right, I can keep running for the next X amount of years.
stat - lots of quality in your week. Is that normal?
Yes and no. Sunday was a little more structured than it normally is, but my goal schedule for this phase of training includes 3 quality efforts per week and an honest long run.
M - Normal mileage + some light speed work if I'm up for it.
T - Strength based workout. Tempo, fartlek, or high volume of track repeats.
W - Easy day
T - Lower volume workout focused on mile-3k pace work. No more than 3-4 miles of quality.
F - Normal day
S - Strength based workout. Tempo, fartlek, or high volume of track repeats.
S - Honest long run
This schedule will change a bit once I get closer to racing and some fitness starts to fall into place. For now it's a good way to get a couple quality base fitness efforts in and touch a little speed each week.