First run on treadmill

[Kmcm66]

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 ?

[misswobble Graduate]

Yeah. Don't do it 😊

[Kmcm66 in reply to misswobble]

I like your thinking !😊

[Clairratc Graduate]

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

[Kmcm66 in reply to Clairratc]

Thanks for reply. If I do try it again I will look for the machine near the air vent. Handy tip😊. I couldnt work out how to use the earphones to listen to the TV so just ran in silence for what felt like forever.

[Clairratc Graduate]

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.

[jo4t15 Graduate]

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!

[AndyIoW Graduate in reply to jo4t15]

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.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

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!

[Sivaram007 Graduate]

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.

[Beccym Graduate]

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.

[misswobble Graduate]

I just run outside in all weathers 😊 A peaked cap is a boon. I got mine from Aldi cheap as chips