Can I Train on a Treadmill?

Yes, you can complete all of your run workouts on a treadmill. Many athletes train indoors full-time due to location, weather, or safety, and still achieve excellent results.

What to Expect When Running Indoors

A few things to keep in mind when training on a treadmill:

• Intervals & speed work:
  There may be a short delay when building up to target pace, speed, or heart rate. This usually balances out by the end of the effort.

• Long runs:
  Treadmill long runs still deliver the key benefits—aerobic endurance and mental resilience.

• Incline setting:
  Set the treadmill to 1% incline to help offset the lack of wind resistance indoors.

Preparing for Race Day

If possible:

• Complete one or two long runs outdoors as race day approaches

• Aim to match your race conditions (terrain, elevation, climate)

This helps you feel more confident and prepared for race-specific demands.

You may also need to calibrate your device with your treadmill:

How Does the Treadmill Calibration Feature Work on My Garmin Watch?

And you may be interested in this video from Phil:

7 Surprising Ways to Make TREADMILL Runs Less BORING!

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