New to running... could use some advice -- treadmill to outdoor running?
Question:Never could run. Took-up cardio in the gym a month ago specifically to meet competition level dance requirements (it requires a certain physique), using the elliptial and stairmaster. But now, I would very much love to be able to go jogging on forest trails come Spring (so 3-4 months from now). Any suggestions, using the indoor gym (weather is bad), to develop what I would need? does the treadmill cross over very well? what intensity should I be shooting for?
My goal -- 10k (I think?)... a good run lasting 1 - 1.5 hours duration.
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Bio-mechanically speaking the treadmill is very much different. On road surfaces, your step down is not cushioned, but on the step up your foot/ankle actually exert LESS effort than on a treadmill. On a treadmill, while the foot step down is cushioned, your foot exerts more effort to 'get back up' into the running cycle. Think about it...the treadmill gives...During a run, if you strike it with the bottom of your foot, then the treadmill base goes down, but when pushing off (not like the first step in a sprint pushing off) the foot has to come back up from that lower base.
Best way to burn calories is not running. It's walking on an incline... ;o)
ask a personal trainer at your local gym...if not contact me again...I will explain further if needed.
It depends on the type of treadmill, but generally you want to keep the treadmill at a 1.5 incline to better simulate outdoor running. Try to sprinkle some interval training once or twice a week as well. Sprints help develop your fast-twitch muscle fibers which in turn help gain speed and increase metabolism.
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IF you can't run outside then put the treadmill on a slight incline or move it up and down while running. some gyms have treadmills that have program on them that automatic all go up and down simulating hills, which would be a good substitute I prefer outdoor running because I do not like running in place, especially for long periods of time. you will find outdoor running is more effective than a treadmill. treadmills make you move and actually do some of the work for you where outside you do all the forward motion. so training on a treadmill is good, expect to be slower when you move your running to the outdoors. your first race you should concentrate on just finishing and then you can set new goals to improve your time. www.runnersworld.com and www.coolrunning.com are good websites for tips and training plans for runningDo you think it will be possible for me to shed 6 seconds on my 400?
treadmill is good but out door running is better. if you want to do the treadmill you can do like 30 minutes, then increase 10-15 minutes everyweek until you are at 1-1.5 hours duration. you should do incline 1 to set an outdoor setting.What is a good time to run a 100 meter dash in?
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It all depends on what you're going for. If you're looking for weight loss or cardio, both tread mills or track running will be beneficial. Treadmills may be more accessible, though. If you;re going for speed and endurance, try to stay away from the treadmill. When you run on the ground, you have to push your entire body forward. When you're running on the tread mill, the floor moves, so you're not pushing yourself nearly as much. You gain much less muscle.More Questions & Answers...