Treadmills supply a soft, endless running surface under the roof of a local health club or, better yet, in your home. Forget numbing cold, oppressive heat, careless drivers and getting lost. Plus, today s treadmill models allow athletes to program specific speeds and inclines for customized workouts. Differences between treadmill and land running can make the transition from one surface to another a challenge. Coaches and runners suggest these adjustments for smooth workouts on the flying belt.
Treadmill running can seem monotonous.
Treadmill neophytes may notice the tedium borne of taking thousands of steps and remaining in the same place. It doesn t help that the clock is often a turn of the head away. You re on for 30 to 40 minutes and all you can think is, I want to get off. To combat boredom, Hiten listens to music. Treadmill users can also work the boredom factor to their advantage on race day.