Training On A Treadmill For More Than One Reason

Training On A Treadmill

Running on a treadmill is generally easier than running outside because there is less wind resistance and variation in terrain.

It makes no difference if the air quality is bad, or it's blazing hot. You can have your shade right there. And, anytime you want, just reach for that water bottle.

To get the same workout as you would outside, set the grade (incline) to 1 percent. This is especially helpful if you do some of your outdoor race training on a treadmill.