What do Oscar Wilde, fluid dynamics, and running have in common? The treadmill! We answer your most common questions about treadmill running, including if you need a 1% incline, whether you can train for a race on the treadmill, and how to enjoy treadmill runs.

Discussion points include:

Shifting your mindset around treadmill running
Is it harder to run on a treadmill?
Can you train for a marathon on a treadmill
Do you need to use a 1 percent incline on the treadmill?
Is your watch or your treadmill accurate for measuring pace/distance?
What are good treadmill shoes?

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https://daily.jstor.org/treadmills-were-meant-to-be-atonement-machines/

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87: Your Treadmill Running Questions, Answered