I also recommend not using a treadmill. The treadmill, imo, is much too predictable. What I mean by this, is that it’s always EXACTLY the same.

Whereas running outside, in the woods perhaps, will always have you avoid certain small obstacles, even if they are pinecones or the like. This is a much better preparation for when you actually need your speed, because you will almost never have a straight path in actual circumstances. It also builds some muscle that you would otherwise not build, because of those “non-lineair” movements.

Hope this is of some help to you.

Hi Bradley, you shouldn’t be doing speed training on a treadmill. The sprinting should be done to the best of your abilities and stamina; which varies and is unpredictable. With a treadmill (due to the speed settings), you may end up under-training. Or if you overestimate the speed adjustment, it would be dangerous.