605 Running Co.
  • Info
    • Location
    • Contact Us
    • Blog 605
    • Group Run
    • Where to Run in Sioux Falls
    • SuFu Circuit Relay
    • 605 Summer Race Series
    • 605 Race Results
    • Su Fu Circuit Association
    • 2021 Race Crew
    • Employment
  • Online Store
    • Gift Cards
    • Men's >
      • Men's Shoes
      • Men's Apparel
    • Women's >
      • Women's Shoes
      • Women's Apparel
    • Accessories >
      • GPS Running Watch
      • Running Belts & Packs
      • Hydration Bottles & Accessories
      • Running Socks
      • Hats, Headbands, Beanies, Arm Warmers, Bracelets
      • Personal Safety
      • Self Care
      • Sunglasses
    • Nutrition
    • Individualized Services
  • Skedaddle Half Marathon
  • Private Coaching
    • Running Form Analysis

How to beat the dreaded treadmill!

12/7/2015

0 Comments

 
​Hey folks! My name is Colan, and I started working at 605 this fall. Having recently exhausted my NCAA eligibility on the Augustana tennis team, I’ve reignited a passion for running and am loving it! As we transition into the holiday season, we also move into wintry weather. I loathe running inside, and I’ll choose a wet, snowy run over a treadmill almost every time. Treadmill runs seem longer and less exciting than outdoor runs. Sometimes, though, the elements are just too harsh, and running inside becomes the only option. Because I’m not the biggest fan of treadmills, I’ve been forced to find ways to make running inside more enjoyable, whether that means pumping my favorite workout tunes through my headphones or exchanging long slow miles for hill and interval workouts, the treadmill has at least become tolerable when the weather is not.

My go-to workout for escaping the dullness of treadmill running is an HIIT incline run. These workout can easily be adjusted on an individual basis, which makes them useful for just about everybody. Here’s a basic one to start with:
Picture
​If you’re looking for an easier or harder version, just increase or decrease the inclines and speeds at your discretion. Or, if you’re looking for a super intense workout, try some Tabata sprints. This high intensity training can be done on an indoor track, Curve self-powered treadmill, or really anywhere. You simply run at maximum effort for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds, and repeat that 8 times. This is great at the end of a workout and can even serve as your cardio for the day if you’re pressed for time (it only takes 4 minutes). You’ll be exhausted at the end, but this type of speed training is a great way to improve both your aerobic and anaerobic conditioning if you’re up for it.

​If you’re running on the treadmill just to log miles, the sessions can become long and monotonous. Switching from outdoor running to treadmill running presents its own challenges, too. Typically, running your usual outdoor pace on a treadmill feels fast. This can be attributed to the treadmill’s lack of a “natural” feel. With a belt moving beneath them, many runners can take longer strides than normal, which takes more energy. Increasing the incline to 1 or 2% can make the machine feel a bit more like the road and decrease that fast feeling. This slight incline also reinforces proper running form because you’re forced to drive your knee up a little higher.

I know that getting on a treadmill is less than desirable when you’re used to pounding the pavement or hitting the trails, but when it’s the only option there are ways to make it a fun and easier transition. So next time you’re dreading another 30 minute session that’s going to feel like an hour, try an interval/hill workout. Or if you’re just starting to run inside, ease into it with a slight incline and a focus on form, not speed. Finally, if running inside just isn’t for you, stay warm out there!

Happy running!
Colan Surratt
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    SHOP NOW

    Archives

    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014

    RSS Feed

Location
Store Hours
Tuesday - Wednesday: 11am - 4pm
Thursday - Saturday: 11am - 7pm
​Sunday - Monday: CLOSED
605 Running Company
Copyright @ 2014 | 124 S. Phillips Avenue | 605.271.0480 | Greg@Run605.com
  • Info
    • Location
    • Contact Us
    • Blog 605
    • Group Run
    • Where to Run in Sioux Falls
    • SuFu Circuit Relay
    • 605 Summer Race Series
    • 605 Race Results
    • Su Fu Circuit Association
    • 2021 Race Crew
    • Employment
  • Online Store
    • Gift Cards
    • Men's >
      • Men's Shoes
      • Men's Apparel
    • Women's >
      • Women's Shoes
      • Women's Apparel
    • Accessories >
      • GPS Running Watch
      • Running Belts & Packs
      • Hydration Bottles & Accessories
      • Running Socks
      • Hats, Headbands, Beanies, Arm Warmers, Bracelets
      • Personal Safety
      • Self Care
      • Sunglasses
    • Nutrition
    • Individualized Services
  • Skedaddle Half Marathon
  • Private Coaching
    • Running Form Analysis