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ASK FLASH: Wind and Native American Indians and Racing?

Posted July 16th, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Joshua Flash Gordon

Section: Running & Training, Columns, Training Tips, Ask Flash

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man_on_treadmill_thumb Q. Need to get in some repeat 800s tomorrow. What do you think with strong 25-30mph winds? Track or Treadmill?
~ Windstopper from Chicago

A. Seriously?!? Unless there is some risk of power lines or tree limbs striking fury upon your head…ummm, run outside. Or if you have the ability to only race in climate controlled environments than maybe the treadmill would be sufficient?