Enjoying Life 1KM at a time

Interesting read for sure. Especially for us me, who lives on the treadmill when I have my son. 

Always run with an incline!!!

Full Article http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/02/training/the-truth-about-treadmills_48165

Have you ever heard that running on a flat treadmill is like running downhill? Here’s why: When we’re airborne in midstride, neither foot is in contact with the treadmill—no problem there. But as soon as the leading foot makes contact, the backward motion of the treadmill grabs the heel and—more quickly than road running—draws the forefoot onto the belt. This accelerated motion actually mimics running slightly downhill. It requires a higher level of anterior shin muscle strength, which is why many people get shin splints on treadmills (an easy way to avoid this is to increase the incline a few degrees). Read on to learn more about how treadmills can affect your stride.