For Runners: Treadmills?

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* 1. Do you run on a treadmill?

Never.

Rarely. 1 to 30 times/year.

Occasionally. Average at least once a week.

Often. 2 or more times/week.

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* 2. Do you mind running on the treadmill?

I loathe it!

Sometimes it’s a necessary evil.

I don’t mind it.

I enjoy it!

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* 3. Why do you run on a treadmill (check all that apply)?

It’s part of my routine.

It’s unsafe outside (for example, it’s dark, bad outside footing, weather or air conditions)

To keep my pace honest (either for easy/recovery runs or workouts)

I don’t have a suitable place to run outside (for example, on a boat or in a location with no roads or trails)

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* 4. Effort-wise, which is easier for you when running the same pace, running on a treadmill or running outside?

Running outside feels easier than on a treadmill when paces are similar.

Running on a treadmill feels easier than outside when paces are similar.

I notice no difference.

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* 5. When you run on the treadmill you (check all that apply):

Listen to music

Watch TV or movies

Read

Answer emails or take phone calls

Use a service like Peloton or Zwift

Stare straight ahead (at a wall or out a window)

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* 6. When running outside, are you relatively better at:

Uphills

Downhills

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* 7. Are you comfortable running on technical surfaces (for example: rocks, ruts, roots, snow and mud).

No, I avoid these surfaces at all costs.

No, but I’ll run on them if I must.

Sure. If I encounter these obstacles I’ll take them on but don’t necessarily seek them out

Yes. I seek this kind of footing out for most runs.

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* 8. In the last five years I’ve experienced and/or been diagnosed with these injuries/issues (check all that apply):

I’ve had no injuries

Patellofemoral syndrome (or runner’s knee)

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)

Calf injuries

Shin splints

Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy

Piriformis syndrome

Hamstring pulls or tears

Plantar fasciitis

Glute strains

Groin strains

Quadricep strains

Severe ankle sprain/break

Low back pain

Stress fracture (pelvic or sacral)

Stress fracture (tibia/fibula or femoral)

Stress fracture (foot)

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* 1. Do you run on a treadmill?

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* 2. Do you mind running on the treadmill?

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* 3. Why do you run on a treadmill (check all that apply)?

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* 4. Effort-wise, which is easier for you when running the same pace, running on a treadmill or running outside?

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* 5. When you run on the treadmill you (check all that apply):

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* 6. When running outside, are you relatively better at:

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* 7. Are you comfortable running on technical surfaces (for example: rocks, ruts, roots, snow and mud).

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* 8. In the last five years I’ve experienced and/or been diagnosed with these injuries/issues (check all that apply):

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* 9. Any other information you'd like to share relating to these questions? Thanks for your participation!