Over the last fortnight I finally got to spend some time on my new Reebok Z-Tech treadmill – and I have to say, it’s already proving to be a brilliant addition to my training set-up.
On a busy evening with just 20 minutes to spare, I jumped on and lined up a Peloton interval run with Matt Wilpers (my favourite instructor). The main set was 4 x 2 minutes at 13 km/h, and on the last rep I cranked it up to 15 km/h – legs flying, lungs working hard! It was the perfect high-intensity hit session, short and sharp, but it left me feeling energised.
The treadmill also works really well with Zwift (free for runners). I’ve joined a few group runs already, and they can get surprisingly competitive. It’s nice to feel connected to others, even when training indoors.
There’s still plenty more I want to try. I need to re-do the Garmin lactate threshold test, which I failed outdoors recently (I couldn’t get my heart rate above 160 bpm on the final set). Indoors on the treadmill might give me a better shot.
Over the coming weeks, as the nights draw in and the weather turns wetter and colder, I’ll be incorporating more treadmill sessions. My plan is to keep the HIIT runs indoors to push my VO₂ and save the longer Zone 2 runs for outdoors, where I can enjoy the fresh air and scenery.
The early verdict? The Reebok Z-Tech is already earning its place in my training arsenal.
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