Two days ago, it was incredibly cold outside and decided that I didn't feel like going for a run outside at 0100. Just wasn't feeling it. So, I went to the gym and tore my feet up on the treadmills that were in there. I have five blisters and one was ripped open then it occurred to me that my form needs some work if I'm getting blisters like this after a short run. But that didn't make sense, I could run all day on the pavement and only end up with dirty feet. So, I'm calling upon the experience of the Society for some thoughts as to why "treadmills = devil"
I do have a couple thoughts, I think that layer of dirt that accumulates on our pads when running outside helps our feet stay dry and resilient to friction damage. Well, obviously, the treadmill is straight up rubber and skin increasing the friction that our feet must deal with. Also, I get the feeling that running on a treadmill changes the way our feet interact with the "ground" when running to stay in place, rather than running to move.
Thanks for the thoughts!
I do have a couple thoughts, I think that layer of dirt that accumulates on our pads when running outside helps our feet stay dry and resilient to friction damage. Well, obviously, the treadmill is straight up rubber and skin increasing the friction that our feet must deal with. Also, I get the feeling that running on a treadmill changes the way our feet interact with the "ground" when running to stay in place, rather than running to move.
Thanks for the thoughts!