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KathyW

posted: 1/5/2008 at 9:58 PM

I did my 10 mile run on a treadmill today - it was a flat run, but I set the slope of the treadmill to 1% because I read somewhere that the treadmill needs to be at 1% or else you're running downhill. Is this correct? Does everyone set the treadmill to 1% when they want to do a flat run? Confused

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 1/5/2008 at 11:24 PM

Quote from KathyW on 1/5/2008 at 9:58 PM:

I did my 10 mile run on a treadmill today - it was a flat run, but I set the slope of the treadmill to 1% because I read somewhere that the treadmill needs to be at 1% or else you're running downhill. Is this correct? Does everyone set the treadmill to 1% when they want to do a flat run?

Yes, I've read that several places. Blaine (RuntoWin) has a website (RuntoWin.com, of course) and he has posted that info there. I tried it the other day and it certainly felt flat, lol. Teresa

Sarge

posted: 1/6/2008 at 1:30 PM

I've also read that the 1% relieves pressure off the tendon in front of the knee. Also it makes up for the fact that you don't have to cut thru the air. I did a 10miler on the tread mill once, I think the TV made it possible.

Courage ! Do one brave thing today...then run like hell.

wbertha

posted: 1/6/2008 at 8:34 PM

Congratulations! I have never made it further than 7 on the mill. wbertha

KathyW

posted: 1/7/2008 at 10:55 PM

Thanks everyone - I'll continue to run at 1% for flat treadmill runs. 10 miles was tough on the treadmill - boring, but it was raining hard outside and I rather the treadmill than running in heavy rain. Listening to podcasts while running on the treadmill helps.

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