Many runners are required to do treadmill training to complete their workouts and wonder if it has comparable results to outdoor running. Being a treadmill runner myself, I have seen the results from treadmill training to outdoor racing, but what are the produced results?
Treadmill running can produce the same high rates of oxygen consumption and blood lactate levels as produced with ground running. Treadmill training has positive impacts on maximal aerobic capacity, lactate threshold, and fatigue resistance.
Treadmill training can also help runners train at higher speeds that can be attained and maintained during workouts. This teaches the neuromuscular system to operate at a slightly higher level.
When conducting treadmill workouts, runner should keep one thing in mind, the lack of air resistance and possible biomechanical alterations. These factors can cause less oxygen consumption adaptations during workouts compared to ground running.
For a treadmill runner to adjust the intensity to ground running, and gain the same adaptations, they should set the treadmill at a 1% incline.
So which is better? It depends on the runner. Whatever helps get your workouts in and produces the same results for your running performance, you can pick or choose. I would say try a combination of both.
Feel free to post comments or email me with questions!
Happy Treadmill Running :)
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