Quote Originally Posted by dan_geoghegan
If you add an incline on the treadmill it simulates road running a bit better so when you go out on tarmac it's less of a shock to the muscles. Smear some dog sh*t on it too for that real authentic road running experience.

Since my off I've been a treatmill mong and hate it , back out on the roads running and I'd almost forgotten how different it is ... Changes in gradient dropping up and down kerbs, the wind, rain, differing heat affecting how you run too, wind direction and strength play a huge part as does the temperature, its far from the controlled environment of the gym with its heating / aircon in the dry with a plasma screen in front of you .

Aid, find a good road route with varying terrain and cambers to get up and down, the hills will make a hell of a difference to your recovery too..

But most of all, good luck buddy x