Maximum speed and incline Be sure to think about how fast youll need the machine to go. If you can run close to 40 minutes for 10K, youll almost definitely want a machine thats capable of over 10mph for speedwork. Faster machines tend
and speedwork. Most of them fell into the £1000-£3500 range, with one below that chosen as an experiment. Phil Wattleworth of Gymworld in Oldham echoed the advice that most experts gave us. “It’s hard to buy a bad treadmill over £1000,” he told us. “Above that
-to-use control panel beats a heavy-duty, low-maintenance treadmill that will last for years. Testers found it smooth, stable and natural, and appreciated its high top speed. Best if youre a high-mileage runner, a runner who wants to do speedwork above six
GETTY IMAGESIf you’re just getting started, don’t be befuddled by terms like wicking, pronation or GPS. Get everything you need - not what the shop assistant wants to sell you – with our guide to key kit essentials.If you’ve been running for a