Treadmills can be an excellent tool for getting the miles in during your marathon training; in this post, we look at the best treadmills for marathon training.
While most runners prefer to get outdoors, sometimes it’s simply not that easy. Weather, temperature, and time constraints can make it impractical to go outside – so naturally runners look for other options.
Having a treadmill in the garage or basement can allow you to train efficiently at home, without having to take the extra steps required to train outdoors or at the gym.
A treadmill can also help you train effectively – while following a training plan – such as for a half marathon or full marathon, you will have specific miles and paces to hit.
How better to follow this plan than by measuring these metrics precisely on a treadmill?
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I’ve spent a lot of time on treadmills (I once did an 8-hr treadmill run) – whether it’s due to poor weather outside, travelling, or just trying to squeeze in a quick run – treadmill running can be an awesome tool for any distance runners-in-training.
Best Treadmills for Marathon Training
Here’s my run-down of some of the best treadmill options for marathon training.
Bestseller No. 1
Dripex 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill, 2.25HP Under-Desk Motorized Treadmill w/Bluetooth Speaker, Remote Control, LED Display, Easy Assembly, for Home Office Cardio Fitness, Indoor Walking Running (Silver)
- 【2 IN 1 DUAL MODES FOLDABLE TREADMILL】 Our stylish Dripex 2-in-1 treadmill has two modes to meet your different fitness needs. When the uprights unfold, the treadmill is set as “running mode” with a speed range from 1 km/h to 12km/h. You can jog or run at your desired speed to achieve your fitness goal. When the uprights fold down, it is set as “walking” mode and becomes an under-desk walking pad with a maximum speed of 4km/h. You can store it under a desk and walk while you work.
- 【QUIET POWERFUL 2.25HP MOTOR & SHOCK-DEDUCTIVE RUNNING PLATFORM】 With a quiet and powerful 2.25HP brushless motor, this treadmill allows you to do your daily workouts without disturbing others, making it a good running machine for home and office use. It features a sturdy durable steel frame with a sleek finish, and a multi-layer shock-absorptive running belt, making your running experience more comfortable.
- 【BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH SPEAKER & REMOTE CONTROL】 With built-in speaker, you can easily connect your phone with the treadmill via Bluetooth, enjoy your favourite song or music while walking or running. The phone holder on the top of the uprights allows the you to watch your favourite TV series and movie. The remote control makes speed adjustment quickly by easily pressing the “+/-” button.
- 【COMPACT DESIGN, EASY TO MOVE & CONVENIENCE STORAGE】 This stylish treadmill features a compact folding design and a 5 inch thickness, which makes storage easily. When it is folded, it can be put under the sofa, TV stand or bed. With a space-saving design, it is perfect for apartment or room with limited space. The two transportation wheels on the front makes it easy and convenience to wheel away and move from room to room.
- 【DUAL DISPLAY $ SIMPLY ASSEMBLY】 Dual display system allows you to read your data effortless by displaying time, distance, speed and calories burned under both modes.The treadmill come almost fully assembled and you just need to install the handrails and the phone holder, which takes less than 15 minutes. Come with a safety clip for protection. Please make sure the safety clip is put in place while start the treadmill and always remove it when you finish your routines.
Bestseller No. 2
Heavy Duty| 1.5 HP | Electric Motorized Treadmill | Running Machine | Exercise Machine | Best for Home Cardio Fitness | Gym Equipment | Running Machine | Fitness Machine |
- XEOHOME TREADMILL: Our treadmill will provide a perfect solution for you. Great treadmills for home exercising, you can be walking, jogging or running at home or in your personal office.
- LCD DISPLAY: Tracks all necessary performance statistics with LCD Display while running on this treadmill, which includes speed, time, distance, Pulse and
- QUIET MOTOR & SHOCK ABSORPTION SYSTEM: A smooth and ultra-quiet 1.5HP treadmill motor, durable steel frame make up the treadmill's shock reduction & noise reduction system, less noise make you're running quiet & comfortable, shock-absorbing.
- 1.5HP MOTOR: Powered by a 1.5 HP motor, the Megadeals treadmill has a maximum speed of 10/km/h the intensity of the run can be further enhanced by the 12 programs and Auto incline treadmill.
- EASY-FOLD SYSTEM: The innovative folding system works with hydraulic bolts and allows the running surface to be easily and quickly clipped up and stowed away in one movement. Get your space and comfort back after every training, until next one.
Bestseller No. 3
CITYSPORTS Treadmill 440W Motor, Electric Walking Machine Bluetooth Built-in Speakers, Adjustable Speed, LCD Screen & Calorie Counter, Ultra Thin and Silent, Intended for Home/Office
- 【Multi-Speed + LCD screen】: With speeds ranging from 1 - 6 km / h, the treadmill allows you to adjust the speed by remote control according to your physical condition and your exercise needs. You could easily read some important data like speed, calories expended, number of steps taken, time and distance traveled.
- 【Bluetooth Integrated Speakers】: Increase the intensity and boost your motivation with your favorite music! Our integrated Bluetooth speakers connect to any Bluetooth device in seconds. Thanks to the Bluetooth function, you can relax well during your workouts to lose weight.
- 【Max Security】 ：The child lock function can prevent children from malfunctioning. The child lock will be activated automatically after start-up. It can only be unlocked by the remote control by long pressing the speed button -.
- 【Lubrication sign】: The walking machine has been pre-lubricated before leaving the factory. For product life and performance, lubricating oil should be added according to the machine prompt. Each time the cumulative mileage of the walking machine reaches 100 km, the display screen displays a refueling display in red.
- 【Portable + Slim + Silent】: The CITYSPORTS ultra-thin Walking machine is easy to store and saves space in your home thanks to the transport wheels. This treadmill is perfect for the office and home. The motor and the silent belt allow you to exercise without disturbing your colleagues or family.
Bestseller No. 4
Confidence Fitness Ultra 200 Treadmill Electric Motorised Running Machine Silver/Black
- ELECTRIC TREADMILL FOR HOME USE - No matter the weather, enjoy a great run indoors in the comfort of your own home with this motorised running machine
- SLICK TOUCH SENSITIVE COMPUTER PANEL - Showing speed, distance, time, calories and heart rate
- BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS - Enjoy your time on the treadmill by connecting to the built in bluetooth speakers. TABLET / PHONE STAND - Rest your phone or tablet safely on the included ledge
- SPACE SAVING DESIGN - folds up for easy storage, with front wheels for easy movement. Measures 70 x 61 x 127cm when folded up, and 130 x 61 x 116cm when ready for use
- PRE SET EXERCISE PROGRAMS - 12 Preset Exercise programs to keep you challenged and interested
Which features are important to you when looking for a treadmill? Which model are you currently checking out? Anything to recommend to me – what do you think the best treadmills for marathon training are?
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Thomas Watson
Thomas Watson is an ultra-runner, UESCA-certified running coach, and the founder of MarathonHandbook.com. His work has been featured in Runner's World, Livestrong.com, MapMyRun, and many other running publications. He likes running interesting races and good beer. More at his bio.
Wim Groenendijk says
I’m in training for a 50k marathon later this year. Thanks for the advice using the treadmill to increase my milage!