Improve speed
05-08-2011, 04:29 PM
#3
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
I run mainly cross country and on grass, recently started using a Garmin Forerunner watch, is a GPS watch and shows constant speed, gives you something to work from! so you could try running your normal run, work out your speed then each time you go running keep raising your average speed gradually
08-08-2011, 08:21 PM
#4
Mainly treadmill, I've gradually up'd my speed but I was wondering if there's any routine/tips/etc that can help improve speed
Cheers mate, will look into buying one. EDIT: Just seen how much they cost, so might have to give that a miss unless I can find a cheapo knock off one lol
I run mainly cross country and on grass, recently started using a Garmin Forerunner watch, is a GPS watch and shows constant speed, gives you something to work from! so you could try running your normal run, work out your speed then each time you go running keep raising your average speed gradually
Last edited by Darylc.; 08-08-2011 at 08:27 PM.
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12-08-2011, 08:57 AM
#9
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They can cause all sorts of problems (like running outside can as well obviosuly) but because you have a relitively small area to run in you put extra pressure on your joins to keep blanced and usually shorten your stride for fear of hitting the front of the treadmill. Having a short stride is the worst technique to have. Also, because the treadmills is moving backwards it can cause a 'breaking' effect when you run before momentarily pushing your foot away. This can also put extra stress on your joints, especially the knees and doesn't harden you up like road running does. If you train for a race on a treadmill then run your race on the road you're likely to hurt yourself.
The best type of running is off road track or footpath. The ground is softer so not as likely to get impact injury from the roads.
I'd say 80% of my running is now off road. I haven't ran a treadmill for about 5 years.
The best type of running is off road track or footpath. The ground is softer so not as likely to get impact injury from the roads.
I'd say 80% of my running is now off road. I haven't ran a treadmill for about 5 years.
18-08-2011, 08:15 PM
#10
They can cause all sorts of problems (like running outside can as well obviosuly) but because you have a relitively small area to run in you put extra pressure on your joins to keep blanced and usually shorten your stride for fear of hitting the front of the treadmill. Having a short stride is the worst technique to have. Also, because the treadmills is moving backwards it can cause a 'breaking' effect when you run before momentarily pushing your foot away. This can also put extra stress on your joints, especially the knees and doesn't harden you up like road running does. If you train for a race on a treadmill then run your race on the road you're likely to hurt yourself.
The best type of running is off road track or footpath. The ground is softer so not as likely to get impact injury from the roads.
I'd say 80% of my running is now off road. I haven't ran a treadmill for about 5 years.
The best type of running is off road track or footpath. The ground is softer so not as likely to get impact injury from the roads.
I'd say 80% of my running is now off road. I haven't ran a treadmill for about 5 years.
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