I've done two really hard treadmill run workouts. I used the i2Workout program to design these workouts. You can click on each picture to enlarge. If you want to download this workout to use with i2Workout, right click on the text file link under the picture, and save the file to your computer.
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This workout consisted of:
I had to stop and rest during the 8mph segment…can't quite maintain that pace yet. |
I designed this workout to mimic a speed interval workout in my 10k training plan:
I had to stop and rest for the 1200. For the strides, I used 30 seconds at 8 mph followed by 30 seconds at 10 mph. I couldn't quite mange that, so I changed it to 7 mph and 9 mph. |
When I'm doing these hard treadmill workouts, I am focusing on how can I make this hard pace feel easier. It definintely feels easier to have an upright posture, and fast leg turnover. There are brief moments during these hard sets where I think "Yeah, I can maintain this pace". Then sometimes I lose my focus and stop for a rest. I do think I cam getting stronger with each workout.
If it is ifit.com compatible, it will have a logo on the treadmill console:
I connect my treadmill to my computer via an audio jack that looks like this one…
It’s a 3.5 mm male to male audio cable.
Then I run the i2workout software on my computer. The beeps are sent via the audio cable to the treadmill which controls the workout (speed and incline). The computer screen shows the bar graph progress thing.
Carol
Hum… just checked HealthRider’s Web site, interesting… they have one on sale right now… hum… hum…. got me thinking here…
I’m wondering if the treadmills in my gym are compatible. I’ll take note of the treadmills brands and check online. How do you connect the workout from i2Workout with the treadmill?
Bruno.
Update: I found out that Health Rider makes them. http://www.healthrider.com
You can look for a used one like I got. Check out the craigslist for your
town. I’m pretty sure it was the Sears brand Proform units that were ifit.com
compatible. Mine is a Proform 860 Quiet.
Seriouly, Carol, do you think I could buy a treadmill that I can use with the i2Workout software? I recall you saying that they don’t manufacture those anymore.
I’m enjoying a lot these workouts you’re creating, can’t do it at the gym!
Bruno.