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    • CommentAuthorFree MemberSlushypipp
    • CommentTimeJan 18th 2008
     
    Slushypipp

    It snowed here yesterday and it's miserable out today.  Does anyone know if a treadmill workout (listed as "Gym/Health Club" workout) "counts" towards this challenge, or does one have to list this under "Run"?

     

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberMae2007
    • CommentTimeJan 19th 2008
     
    Mae2007

    Hi,

    It's been snowing here too and it's been freezing (I am in Boston, and being English I am not used to the snow and temp!) I love running outside and find running on the treadmill difficult but I am afraid I am a fair weather runner! So, good news, I have just logged my first run listed under Gym/Health Club and then Cardio/Treadmill and it has counted the mileage towards the challenge!

    So we cannot use the miserable weather as an excuse anymore! ;-)

     

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberAZmonsoon
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
     
    AZmonsoon
    We've had belowing freezing tmeps too (12 today), so I've been running on the treadmill at work. I also did some biking after my run and logged it in my training log. The challenge counted the miles I bike as well, which is wierd.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membersconesvt
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
     
    sconesvt
    I was confused about the bike thing, too. I've been running on my treadmill (I'll beat you all--I live in VT and the high temp was 8 yesterday), but it's needing some tuning. I decided to do a long workout on my stationary bike instead and when I logged it, all of the miles were counted toward my goal. I actually was just checking the forum to see what others were using as "miles". Glad to know it's consistent, anyway! I'll still shoot for 100 miles of running, but I think as far as this program goes, I'll reach the 100 miles quickly because of adding the bike miles.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membergpassee
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
     
    gpassee

    I've just started the challenge today and just like you the miles (or kilometers which I record my distances) I've put in on my bike have been counted towards the goal. I need the motivation so will rely on counting the miles myself, all of which are helping me to prepare for my half marathon on March 2nd.

    Good luck to all.

    • CommentAuthorFree Membergcmorse
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2008
     
    gcmorse

    I was happy to find that treadmill runs do count towards our challenge.  I like to do the treamill a couple times a week to really work on my speed. 

    Nothing like a fast moving treadmill belt to keep my legs honest.

     

    Oh...I know about the cold myself....here in San Diego it has been in the 50-60s. 

    • CommentAuthorFree Membermascherin
    • CommentTimeJan 28th 2008
     
    mascherin

    Sad to say, the temps in the upper midwest were -29 degrees F last week.  Warmed to + 54 today, and expect it to be near zero in the a.m. (Those San Diego temps are sounding good.)  I have found the challenge counts any activity you do -- as long as you have miles to put to it.  With the weather here, I'm logging snow shoeing, treadmill, swimming, and running. 

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    therunnerchick

    Yeah, I definitely posted treadmill runs. I also added my pool running workout from the last two weeks. I might not have covered the exact mileage, but heck the effort was there. I can't help that I need to throw in a weekly pool run while my hamstring recovers.

    Best of luck to all! Smile

     TheRuNNerChick
    http://www.mindofarunner.blogspot.com/ 

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    quintons01

    Hi There all,

    This is my first post, and just entered into the asics 100 mile challenge. as my right glute (which was an old injury in early last year when I did the Hastings half marathon) was acking a little from my speed 6 mile run yesterday, I went on the treadmill.. I personally hate it as you go no where and with nothing to see apart from either the wall or just outside of the gym.

     I know when you run on a treadmill, although it may seem a logical thing to do in times when the weather or an injury stoppes you running on the roads, there is a tendancy to change your running form without knowing it compared to running on the road. As such... treadmill or roads?? Roads all the time what ever the weather. Cold wheather running is great as it courses your lungs to work harder and gives the muscles around your lungs a good work out.

     ... just a little thought of mine on outside or treadmill/Gym.

     

    Have fun running! 

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberCalantha
    • CommentTimeFeb 10th 2008
     
    Calantha
    Well, I'm glad that the treadmill runs count because I've done the entire thing on a treadmill! I'm a university student and often have a hard time justifying taking time to work out, but I've found that running 3 miles at the university gym, going and studying for five hours at the library and then coming back to run another 3 miles has worked really well for me and I will complete the challenge on the 15th. The only downside has been that I seem to have more joint/muscle soreness from running on a treadmill than I ever got running outside. I look forward to spring when I'm a little more willing to take it outside! Good luck everyone!
    • CommentAuthorHero!!Seleena
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008
     
    Seleena

    I've done most of mine on the treadmill.  I walk at 4.7 miles an hour at a 3% incline for 5 miles.  I've been told that a 3% incline simulates the outdoor experience.  Once I can walk the 4.7 I plan to bump up to 4.8 then 4.9 then 5.  Then I am planning on increasing the incline.  My hubby and I do 1/2 marathons and this challenge is really motivational.  I think that it's the effort that counts and getting into shape. 

     I have a treadmill that has "shocks."  It bounces a little so you aren't hitting a firm hard surface.  It helps with the soreness.  It mimics the  ground a little better.

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