For runners who can’t stand pollen, praise for the humble treadmill

For runners who can't stand pollen, praise for the humble treadmill

UPDATE: May 5, 2021, 11:41 a.m. EDT an earlier version of this story included the Peleton Tread. It has since been removed after the Peloton Tread and Tread+ were recalled.

Seasonal allergies are awful this year, made all the worse by surging pollen and our newfound maskless existence in this post-vaccine world. Gone are the barriers that kept our noses free from the histamine-inducing irritants. For anyone who loves running outside but suffers from seasonal allergies, this has been a particularly challenging spring.

Home treadmills are a godsend for this exact reason. They’re a sweet, sweet solution for the days when it’s too gross, hot, or swampy to run outside, or the days when you don’t feel like brawling over a machine at the gym. Read more…

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BEST FOR CASUAL RUNNERS

NordicTrack T 6.5 S Treadmill

A beast of an entry-level treadmill that has ample space for every family member, plus a touchscreen.

  • Motor: 2.6 CHP
  • Incline: 10%
  • Belt size: 22" W x 55" L
  • Display: 10-inch touchscreen
  • On-screen workouts: Over 17,000 live indoor and outdoor workouts with iFit, plus custom maps with Google Maps


$650 from Amazon

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BEST FOR IMMERSIVE RUNS

NordicTrack Commercial 2950

Breathe new life into the same old runs with a 15% incline challenge and training on a huge screen.

  • Motor: 3.6 CHP
  • Incline: 15%
  • Belt size: 22" W x 60" L
  • Display: 22-inch touchscreen
  • On-screen workouts: Over 17,000 live indoor and outdoor workouts with iFit, plus custom maps with Google Maps


$1,998 from Amazon

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BEST FOR WATCHING TV WHILE RUNNING

Bowflex 10

Forget the iPad — Bowflex's newest powerhouse has a 10-inch screen with built-in streaming apps.

  • Incline: 15%
  • Motor: 3 CHP
  • Belt size: 22" W x 60"
  • Display: 10-inch touchscreen
  • On-screen workouts: Live classes with Bowflex JRNY subscription and 25 outdoor hiking and running destinations


$1,999 from Bowflex

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BEST UNDER $1,000

Proform Carbon T7

low maintenance, not meant for heavy workouts, straightforward screen with large numbers

  • Motor: 2.75 CHP
  • Incline: 10%
  • Belt size: 20” W x 55” L
  • Display: 7-inch touchscreen
  • On-screen workouts: Over 17,000 live indoor and outdoor workouts with iFit, plus custom maps with Google Maps


$999 from Proform

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BEST SMALL-SPACE TREADMILL

Sunny Health and Fitness Asuna Treadmill

Squeeze a cardio routine into a shoebox apartment with this well-reviewed under-bed design.

  • Motor: 2.5 CHP
  • Incline: N/A
  • Belt size: 17.75" W x 49" L
  • On-screen workouts: N/A (just trackers speed, calories, distance, time, and steps)


$699 from Amazon