Why do so many runners frown upon the TM?

LRB

Uh Oh

posted: 1/23/2013 at 10:19 AM

Quote from wcrunner2 on 1/23/2013 at 10:16 AM:

You must still be hungry, because you ate the half this time.

Hi Hater

Docket_Rocket

Bad Ass

posted: 1/23/2013 at 10:20 AM

Damn it. I need coffee!

Either that or I'm a TM elite athlete.

Quote from wcrunner2 on 1/23/2013 at 10:16 AM:

You must still be hungry, because you ate the half this time.

Damaris
Marathon Maniac, Ultra Runner

PRs: 24:57 (5K); 51:25 (10K); 42:46 (5 Miles); 2:04:31 (HM); 4:34:09 (Marathon); 8:00 (Trail 50K)

Next: Chicago Marathon * MCM * NYCM * Ft. Myers Beach Marathon * Space Coast Marathon * WPB Marathon * Disney Marathon * Clearwater Marathon * RnR New Orleans Marathon * A1A Ft. Lauderdale Marathon

Damaris Runs with Asthma

Nevrgivup

Nurse on the run

posted: 1/23/2013 at 11:09 AM

Thanks for all your thoughtful responses. After reading through this, I realized how silly I am to care what other people think. If they have something to say than they aren't worth my time anyway.

Running is my mental-Ctrl-Alt-Del.

AprilRunner

posted: 1/23/2013 at 12:09 PM

A coworker of mine runs sometimes - he's finished 2 HMs. He seriously frowns upon the treadmill and refers to it as "not real running." Screw him - I'd rather run on the TM than not run at all. I don't love it but I watch Netflix on my phone so I stay moderately occupied. I need to use one tonight because it will just be too cold for me (I have lots of cold gear but no face protection). Tonight is 7 miles with hills, so at least I'll get to push a lot of buttons to keep it interesting.

PRs: 5k: 27:22 (5/13) 10k: 56:06 (4/13) HM: 2:13 (4/12) M: TBD (9/13)

RunTomRun

Wickedly Average

posted: 1/23/2013 at 12:27 PM

For me, the treadmill is exceedingly boring. Yes, I can immerse myself in television while I run. Yes, when the weather stinks, I use the TM. Yes, it's convenient and doesn't require a road trip. But given the choice, I'd much prefer running outdoors.

So, I use the TM, but I prefer outside running.

Tom (formerly known as PhotogTom)

5K - 25:25, 15K - 1:20:55, HM - 1:59:11

kristin10185

posted: 1/23/2013 at 12:30 PM

I cannot stand the TM but I think I am going to make myself learn to like it. I am having a really tough time getting over ITBS, so it is probably a good idea to do a little tredmill running when I am able to tolerate running again....softer surface, no camber, can elliminate hills completely. It would also allow me to do only a few mins of running, then do something else that won't irritate the ITB as much and get a full workout in. Whereas getting all bundled up in winter running layers to go outside for a run that will probably be less than a mile would be a huge pain in the ass and I'd spend more time getting ready than actually running. I'm in no position to EVER criticize how anyone chooses to run. I think it's great if someone is runnibg...outside or the TM. My gym has an individual TV on each TM so maybe with a show to watch it won't be so bad.... we'll see.

5K (6 total) PR: 28:16 (5/5/13) 10K (2 total) PR: 1:05:02 (5/19/13) 4M (3 total) PR:44:46 (4/7/13) [yet to "race" one of these all-out] 10M (1) 1:57:23 (6/15/13) HM TBD 10/12/13

Upcoming Races:

NY Giants Run of Champions 5K 6/23/13

NYC Runs Firecracker 10K 7/4/13

Goal Race of 2013:

Baltimore Half Marathon 10/12/13

Dtothe2nd

BAMF

posted: 1/23/2013 at 1:12 PM

I don't care for running on them, but sometimes you have to (like when I'm out on a ship, or in a hotel and it's over 100* outside). I'm looking to pick one up to keep in the garage, with a tv on the wall it shouldn't be too bad. It'll be handy for when the weather is really nasty.

Last week I was able to run for an hour on a tm without music, just staring at the wall. Can't say it was the most enjoyable experience I've ever had, but at least I got the miles in.

I certainly would never look down on anyone for exclusively training on a tm.

-Dave

5k 19:26 4/27/13 - 10k 40:59 5/25/13 - 20k 1:24:55 2/23/13 - HM 1:28:10 3/17/13

Upcoming - OK5K 6/8 - MS 5K 7/30 - Strider Mile 8/17 - RnR HM 9/1

Docket_Rocket

Bad Ass

posted: 1/23/2013 at 1:15 PM

Pfffttt. I run in that outside all the time. Just Do It!

Quote from Dtothe2nd on 1/23/2013 at 1:12 PM:

I don't care for running on them, but sometimes you have to (like when I'm out on a ship, or in a hotel and it's over 100* outside). I'm looking to pick one up to keep in the garage, with a tv on the wall it shouldn't be too bad. It'll be handy for when the weather is really nasty.

Last week I was able to run for an hour on a tm without music, just staring at the wall. Can't say it was the most enjoyable experience I've ever had, but at least I got the miles in.

I certainly would never look down on anyone for exclusively training on a tm.

Damaris
Marathon Maniac, Ultra Runner

PRs: 24:57 (5K); 51:25 (10K); 42:46 (5 Miles); 2:04:31 (HM); 4:34:09 (Marathon); 8:00 (Trail 50K)

Next: Chicago Marathon * MCM * NYCM * Ft. Myers Beach Marathon * Space Coast Marathon * WPB Marathon * Disney Marathon * Clearwater Marathon * RnR New Orleans Marathon * A1A Ft. Lauderdale Marathon

Damaris Runs with Asthma

happylily

posted: 1/23/2013 at 3:47 PM

TM running fits my personality. I like being in control and giving a purpose to each one of my runs. My TM allows me to do that. I have raced in many many different environments and types of weather and have mostly done well enough so far. I can't say that TM training has really had any negative effect on me, if not for the fact that it has made me 100% batshit crazy in the head. Big grin

PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013

Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013

Butter Tart

posted: 1/23/2013 at 3:52 PM

Quote from sugnim on 1/22/2013 at 5:08 PM:

I hate running on treadmills. To me, it's boring & tortuous and I will not do it. I see treadmill running as being a different activity from outdoor running. To me, the treadmill is to running what the stationary exercise bike is to riding a bike outdoors.

That said, I don't fault anyone for running on a treadmill. If you enjoy it, you should do it no matter what anyone thinks.

I agree with this 100%. For me it feels nothing like what running outside feels like, it's a different activity altogether. When I finish a run on a treadmill I don't feel like I've "gone for a run", just like a stationary bike doesn't feel like "going for a bike ride". The only reason I can occasionally make myself tolerate it is because it will keep me in "running shape" so that I stay fit for what I really want to do, which is run outside.

Docket_Rocket

Bad Ass

posted: 1/23/2013 at 4:16 PM

That's how I feel. Especially since the TM is so easy as compared to my outside conditions I don't feel like I've pushed at all.

Quote from Butter Tart on 1/23/2013 at 3:52 PM:

I agree with this 100%. For me it feels nothing like what running outside feels like, it's a different activity altogether. When I finish a run on a treadmill I don't feel like I've "gone for a run", just like a stationary bike doesn't feel like "going for a bike ride". The only reason I can occasionally make myself tolerate it is because it will keep me in "running shape" so that I stay fit for what I really want to do, which is run outside.

Damaris
Marathon Maniac, Ultra Runner

PRs: 24:57 (5K); 51:25 (10K); 42:46 (5 Miles); 2:04:31 (HM); 4:34:09 (Marathon); 8:00 (Trail 50K)

Next: Chicago Marathon * MCM * NYCM * Ft. Myers Beach Marathon * Space Coast Marathon * WPB Marathon * Disney Marathon * Clearwater Marathon * RnR New Orleans Marathon * A1A Ft. Lauderdale Marathon

Damaris Runs with Asthma

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