We all slept in (for me that is 6:30). Out the door around 8. Ran one 10 minute warm up mile around the neighborhood, then I went on the treadmill. I have been trying to do about half my runs on it, because it is so much easier on my joints, knee and IT band. Anyway, I started at 8 min pace and it felt slow!!!! I increased my speed by feel (always cover the data field as it drives me crazy). Around 25 minutes into my run I bumped up the speed one more notch to 7:35. I ran the rest of my run at this pace. Total treadmill time 46:05 for 6 miles. Average pace 7:40. Cool down for .5 miles. Total miles today 7.5. I felt strangely good. I am even wondering if something is wrong with the treadmill pace accuracy! I hope not!
Anyone else like the treadmill? Curious about pace differences between treadmill running and outdoor running. I am guessing about 15 seconds per mile difference. What do you think?
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I am completely new to running, but I have (pretty much) only run on the treadmill b/c a) the track was hurting my legs b)I have to run where childcare is available w/ The Hubs' crazy schedule and c)it has been 90-100 degrees for the last several weeks and I have a hard enough time getting my butt to an air conditioned gym. :)
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