Rain was so heavy I decided to go to the gym and run on the treadmill. Apart from the usual Mrs Bean carry on of not knowing how to work the machine I just didn't like it very much. I love running outdoors but at the gym I felt hot, sweaty and uncomfortable. Any tips for treadmill running ?
First run on treadmill: Rain was so heavy I... - Couch to 5K
First run on treadmill
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Hi I'm on week 7 and have only just graduated to the great outdoors. I have found treadmill running good for pace setting, I run really slowly I set it to 4.9mph and walk at 3.7, I try to mentally break the runs into 5 minutes it just makes it easier manage. I try and pick the treadmill closest to the air vent and blast the music up high. It's definitely harder mentally on the treadmill than outdoors.
Good luck
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I find the TVs rarely work so I've got spotify on my phone, there's pre set running music on there. It's definitely harder in silence, well done.
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Run in the rain?! You may not do it all or as speedily as normal but you'll get the benefits of fresh air and a wash!
And the clothes you wear get a free rinse cycle.
I have tried the treadmill and not for me much prefer the outdoors. Only issue I have is that the glasses tend to get very wet and difficult to see were you are going at times.
Need a peaked cap I think, or use a route that has more trees to run under.
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A high energy fast paced playlist to take your mind off the monotony plus a towel soaked in water beforehand to mop your sweating brow 😓
Next time, just face the rain head-on and prepare to love it!
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I did my first run on the treadmill yesterday after heavy rain spoiling my regular running route. I forgot to take my towel along and the whole machine was soaked in my sweat :). It was a 5 mile Fartlek session and I was very surprised in the end. I only managed to complete the distance in 1 hour. My easy training pace is much faster than that. May be treadmill is not for me...
But I have to admit it was much easier on the legs. Normally after a Fartlek session my legs will be very sore but yesterday I was fine.
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Get a baseball cap and run in the rain ? I have run on treadmill and get obsessed with the readouts. Save the gym for classes and weights maybe.
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I just run outside in all weathers 😊 A peaked cap is a boon. I got mine from Aldi cheap as chips