Hi,
I did W1R1 yesterday on the treadmill at the gym. Just wondered if anyone else was using the treadmill to do their run/walks or if you were running outside??
I did W1R1 a few months ago outside, but my struggling motivation made me want to give up.
this time I'm trying the treadmill as I can go for a nice swim afterwards at the gym as a goal if I complete the runs.
Would eventually like to run outside though.
Am really pleased W1R1 is under my belt. Planning on doing R2 tomorrow 
Well done on doing run1 and starting the programme. There are definitely people on here who do their runs on treadmills. I know a few people are really against treadmills for running ( not on this site, I hasten to add), but if it means you enjoy and feel motivated to carry on, then that's all that really matters!
Good luck and enjoy !
Hi there MancunianPoodle. Welcome and congratulations on getting the first run under your belt. I'm a treadmill runner but I was running outside when I was doing the shorter runs, but once the runs got longer I found I was running out steam - pacing issues. I find it easier to run on a treadmill as I can set the speed and know that I won't unwittingly vary it during the course of my run.
I don't think it matters where you run, and (like LadyP says) if it helps you to focus and run by doing it at a gym then go for it!
Good luck for your next run and keep us posted on how you're doing
I have tried to the complete the c25k both ways. When I did it on the treadmill an unrelated injury meant I stopped. My big tip is maybe bring a small towel to cover up the time on the treadmill. I always found I was counting the seconds so not enjoying myself as much
Both! I did almost all of my c25k runs on the trotmill and it was fine. BUT oh it was so lovely to be outside when I finally got there. Much cooler, far more interesting and having a route means not always clock-watching (I do like CathrynP's towel over the display idea). There is no stepping off early because you just have to keep going until you get to the end/home/car.
My 5k speed slowed by about 10mins on my first couple of runs outside, but this is improving a bit now. I suspect this has a lot to do with not using the hill function on the trotmill and then forgetting to ask someone to turn it off when I went outside!
Just get moving where you feel happiest. The important thing is to spend 30 mins or so moving. GOOD LUCK MP.
Thanks for your responses. COvering the time on the treadmill sounds like a good plan! Thanks for suggesting it.
Might venture for an outdoor run next week. Will see how I feel. Got to get through W1R2 and W1R3 first!!!!
x
Well done you for having started. That's really such an important first step!
I happen to prefer to run outside. I find gyms boring and expensive and time consuming to get to/from. Far easier to put on a pair of shorts and go out for half an hour. But whatever works best for you
I did all my runs up to and including Week 4 Run 1, on the treadmill. I then started running outside. I find the treadmill a bit boring to run on and the temptation is just to get off it is too hard going. I also want to be able to run in a parkrun, so knew I needed to start running outside at some point. I am really enjoying being outside, but I know I have my treadmill there if the weather is atrocious.
I think run where you are most likely to continue with the programme, it is all running :0)
I'd say whatever works for you.
If you enjoy being in the gym and using swimming etc as a motivational reward then it's all good
Better that than ducking out of runs because you don't fancy doing it outside. I think it's all down to personal preference.
Good luck with the rest of your runs, wherever they might be
Thanks for all your comments and advice!
I actually did R2 of W1 today and did it outside as I didn't have the time to get to the gym etc.
It went better than I thought it would although I don't feel like I walked fast enough.
It was good though, so am pleased W1R3 on Sunday! Bring it on!!!
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