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mrinertia

1,356 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Dec 1, 2007 5:47 PM

Dreadmill Challenge

Ok folks, Old Man Winter is sorta here, driving many of us inside for refuge. In order to indulge the inner masochist in all of us, we bring to you (drum roll)

THE FIRST DREADMILL CHALLENGE!!!!! (fanfare)

It's running through December and we have two categories - one for time and one for distance.

1. Time - how long can you go nonstop? You have to keep your speed above 4.5 MPH. If you stop to go to the bathroom, you're workout's over.

Most health club TMs have an autostop at 30 or 60 minutes. If that's the case, reset that sucker and get going as soon as you can - no break taking.

2. Distance - you have 4 hours; how far can you go? Nonstop, taking a break, whatever. Start that sucker up and 4 hours later how far have you gone?

Dust off those Ipods, hang up those clothes on a hanger, plug in Season 1 of Dr. Who, get your running groupies ready to provide your suppoort and get ready for some mind numbing FUN!

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spicegeek

561 posts since
Jan 14, 2007

1. Dec 1, 2007 6:30 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

4 hours ?!! ... holy mackrel ! - I can run an hour on the mill ... but 4 ... yikes !

Guest

2. Dec 1, 2007 6:33 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

is the time challenge voided if you take a 20 sec break...in other words, do we need a water bottle?

RichardC040

224 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. Dec 1, 2007 6:35 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

quote:<HR>Originally posted by L Master:
is the time challenge voided if you take a 20 sec break...in other words, do we need a water bottle?<HR>

Yes, I would keep a couple of them on hand

mrinertia

1,356 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Dec 1, 2007 6:41 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

quote:<HR>Originally posted by RichardC:
Yes, I would keep a couple of them on hand

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tonya921

587 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Dec 1, 2007 9:33 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

Oddly enough, I have almost done this.

Back in August, when I was training for my first marathon,
I ran 24.07 miles on a treadmill in 3:10 minutes, without breaking.
And I mean no water, no Gu. Just me and the tv and a hand
towel. I was on a home treadmill, one that keeps going as long
as you do. Luckily it was worth it: I qualified for Boston in my first
marathon, on my first try!

I guess in the next 20 weeks, while I'm training for Boston,
I could be forced to run 4 hours on the treadmill. I am guessing
my mileage will probably amount to greater than a marathon, if
I run at my easy pace. I could probably get around 30 miles.

But do I really want to do that? Hmm.

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Guest

6. Dec 2, 2007 12:01 AM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

Also, does walking void the results because I can walk briskly and go 4.5 mph?

RichardC040

224 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. Dec 2, 2007 5:36 AM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

quote:<HR>Originally posted by L Master:
Also, does walking void the results because I can walk briskly and go 4.5 mph?<HR>

To me walking would void it... since this is a running challange... I wanted the slower time for some people that might run at that pace.

mrinertia

1,356 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. Dec 2, 2007 8:50 AM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

quote:<HR>Originally posted by RichardC:
To me walking would void it... since this is a running challange... I wanted the slower time for some people that might run at that pace.<HR>

I agree. Do we want to change the min to something slightly higher, say 5.0 to avoid walking?

Guest

9. Dec 2, 2007 4:33 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

quote:<HR>Originally posted by mrinertia:
I agree. Do we want to change the min to something slightly higher, say 5.0 to avoid walking? <HR>

I think 4.5 is good. I'm slow and wouldn't be able to go more than a a few miles at 5.0. I think 4.5 is more realistic. But that is just slow little me.

mrinertia

1,356 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Dec 2, 2007 6:43 PM

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Re: Dreadmill Challenge

Ok, 4.5 it is, but let's keep it honest folks. Make sure you're running and not walking.

aurang

1,362 posts since
Jun 26, 2003

11. Dec 2, 2007 6:52 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

I'd rather run in a -40 F wind chill, and I have.

funrunsun

12 posts since
Aug 8, 2007

12. Dec 2, 2007 7:17 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

Hey, do you pick one or can you go back and forth?? Week to week...every other to every 3rd day....

please advise on rules....

I'd rather run outside, but the wind is brutal sometimes....

But I like to dreadmill challenge....just for the fact that it is a challenge for me.......

mrinertia

1,356 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Dec 2, 2007 7:41 PM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

quote:<HR>Originally posted by funrunsun07:
Hey, do you pick one or can you go back and forth?? Week to week...every other to every 3rd day....

please advise on rules....

I'd rather run outside, but the wind is brutal sometimes....

But I like to dreadmill challenge....just for the fact that it is a challenge for me.......<HR>

You can try both. Some of us I'm sure will have multiple TM Runs and will submit their best effort. Others will take one shot - their best and let the cards fall where they may. Do one, do both, do neither - it's all good.

bigapplepie

2,636 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Dec 3, 2007 7:16 AM

in response to: mrinertia

Re: Dreadmill Challenge

Can I join in if I run outside?

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