Train, then try a route you already know
Train on the treadmill, watch your Speed counter and try a familiar crate route again. Keeping the same target and return path makes Steal From The Rich speed training easier to judge: you can see how that journey feels after the extra training.
If a run goes wrong at a turn you cannot see, learn that turn before spending money on an upgrade. If you know the route but struggle to finish it, train before another attempt. The game’s description connects treadmill training with gaining Speed and reaching richer areas.
Watch the Speed counter during treadmill training
Find the treadmill at your base and use the training interaction on your screen. Watch the Speed counter rise while you train. Check it before starting, then again after a short session so you can see what you gained.
That comparison tells you whether training is working on your setup. You do not need to match a gain rate from a video or another player. Their treadmill level and equipped trail can differ from yours.
Keep these readings separate:
| Reading | What to use it for |
|---|---|
| Speed counter | Checking your accumulated Speed before and after training |
| Money balance | Deciding whether you can afford the purchase displayed to you |
| Treadmill upgrade card | Reading your current upgrade offer |
| Trail Shop multiplier | Comparing the trail choices available in your session |
The Speed counter tracks your progress; do not read its number as a documented measurement in studs per second. Compare your gains without converting the counter into an exact travel-time formula.
Check the Item Index for claimable rewards
You can also receive Speed through collection rewards in the Item Index. Open Index, inspect your progress and claim any reward marked as available. Read the reward fields, which can include both money and Speed.
The Heirloom collection reward is one example that includes both currencies. It does not give every treasure or every crate the same fixed bonus. Check each entry’s reward before expecting that result from another collection.
The Item Index guide explains the collection screen. Check it after opening new treasures, especially if you have been collecting without looking at your rewards.
Compare training improvements before buying
Compare treadmill upgrades with trails when planning what to spend on training. Read the offer beside your treadmill, then check the multiplier and purchase options in the Trail Shop.
Ask whether the purchase helps the training you are doing now. A base capacity problem needs a different response: more Speed does not clear the full-plot warning when you try to place another treasure.
Use the treadmill upgrades guide to check the purchase interaction, or the trails guide to read a trail card. Confirm the current price and payment currency before accepting either offer.
Test the next crate run fairly
After training, repeat a route with recognizable landmarks. Pay attention to where you turn, where you hesitate and whether you get home with the crate. If you change the target, route and upgrades together, you will have a harder time judging what helped.
Once that route feels manageable, scout another district before taking its crate. Judge each return yourself instead of treating another player’s Speed counter as a safe threshold for every area. Keep the preparation loop short enough that you can repeat it and compare your attempts.
FAQ
How do I gain Speed on the treadmill?
Use the training interaction at your base and watch the Speed counter. If it rises, you are gaining Speed in your current session.
Does the Item Index give Speed?
Some collection rewards include Speed. Check the reward for your entry and whether it is ready to claim.
What Speed do I need for the next area?
Check the actual return you want to complete. Learn the route, train and compare your attempts before moving farther out, rather than relying on one number for every area.
Should I buy a trail or upgrade the treadmill first?
Compare the current offers with your budget and training needs. Choose for your own setup rather than following a fixed purchase order for every player.
Can I calculate exact running speed from the counter?
The counter does not provide a documented studs-per-second measurement. Track your gains with it and judge movement on the route itself instead of using an unverified formula.