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Winter training on the road or treadmill?

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Gonzodogg

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Alright so we're in the middle of winter, and for those of us who live in the frozen north, running every day gets a bit difficult. It's almost always snowing and the everage temperature her in Michigan is around 10 degrees in the mornings when I run.

I was just wondering if anyone had come up with any alternatives to road running or anything else that is working for them.

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twidget

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Well, it's not quite as cold here in Virginia, but for the past few weeks the temps been in the mid-30s at best. I read an article on runnersworld.com that recommends running on a treadmill with the incline set to 1 degree to make up for the lack of wind resistance and forward push compared to road running.

It's just sooo boring. I've been thinking about mixing it up using a stepper, bike, or elliptical machine, but I know I've got to get my joints ready for the pounding. So I've stuck with running so far.
 
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JKD

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I used to use a stair-stepper all the time. I would make good time on it, with fairly strenuous workouts. I really felt a difference when I started running. Nothing prepares your legs for the "pounding" more than running.

Currently I use a treadmill. I have a harder time running on the treadmill than running the PRT (or PFA). I think it has to do with not being able to adjust your stride as much (your pace is set by the speed setting, with little variation).
 
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riley

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This website has some pretty good tips on running in cold weather - as well as common running injuries (I don't know from experience - in Texas we don't really have to worry about ice or snow that much):

http://www.drpribut.com/sports/sportframe.html
 
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stevew

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lets change this thread to "How to avoid boredom while running on a treadmill" because I think this seems to be a common problem, any insights other than an MP3 player?
 
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OCPLCSr.05

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Gonzo, I go to school in Mass. and its been real cold here too, but running in crappy conditions will help you out in the long run. I say try to do the outside thing, just dont kill yourself. As for the treadmill, I would probably kill myself if I stepped on one again, its just better all aroud to pound the ground in my eyes. Plus, that way you have something to work for...getting back to where you started.
 
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