Treadmill running, slower?

[Doc_Lobster]

I have been running on the treadmill (for the first time) for the last few weeks. It's too hot to run in the evening, and I have to leave for work at 7am (cannot get up early enough to run, take care of dogs and be out if the house at 7. Just can't.).

I am sooooooo slooooooooow.

I am not sure of this is because of running on the treadmill or because I moved from 800ft above sea level to 5200 ft above sea level 6 weeks ago.

Is anyone else way slower on the treadmill or should I be chalking this up to the altitude still?

[sassystace]

It's probably a combination of the two factors that are making it harder to run. But I always run slower on the treadmill. For some reason, it just makes running feel a lot harder. I know that lots of people on here will agree.

[spunkypenguin]

I don't know if I actually run slower on the treadmill or if the speed is just not set the same as my stride. I can never run the same pace that I run outside, though. I also find the distance to be off a bit. I usually just run for time when I'm on the TM

[stingsharkruns]

I run slower on the treadmill.

[MrsE]

I run much slower on the treadmill and every step seems harder. For me, running on the treadmill is much more difficult than running outside. I can barely take 3 miles on the dreadmilll, and quiver at the thought of anything more.

[breezy8407]

I am a lot slower, too. Always have been on the treadmill.

[Doc_Lobster]

Ok, good to know it's not just me. According to the treadmill, my pace is 1.5-2 mins per mile slower than what I was running outdoors before I moved. shocking.

[Deleted]

I find the treadmill generally easier BUT I live in a pretty hilly area; when I'm on the treadmill I just set it for an even 1.0 slope and 6.1 speed. But I also think the treadmill is just boring so it seems longer & harder sometimes

[megalicious]

I run faster on the treadmill, but that's because I have no ability to pace myself in on trails.

[cole]

Another vote for slower. If I set the pace at my average outdoor pace, I feel like I am sprinting!

[r9]

I also run slower on the TM.

[cinco]

My easy paced runs are faster on the treadmill, but my speedwork (tempo or intervals) is much faster outside.

[shorty20]

I run slower on the dreadmill as well

[Doc_Lobster]

Jul 23, 2012 0:12:01 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

Hey, I like the new name!

I earned it, damn it!