I am on week 7 - the 25 minutes.....last week I used a treadmill for the first time ever. It was the 25 minuter at the end of week 6 - and I found it really easy on the treadmill compared with running outside.
I also found it very difficult to work out how fast I was going compared with my usual pace (I suppose I couldn't see how fast the scenery was passing!). Just thinking...if I found it easier it may be worth anyone training on a treadmill to go outside also...otherwise you may be in for a shock on your first 5k or park run!
Anyway, happy shuffling
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Running on a treadmill should be slightly easier as the moving band reduces resistance. Many treadmill runners use a 1 degree incline to simulate running outside more accurately.
I've tried the treadmill option over the winter months but theres nothing like the cool breeze and scenery to make you forget how far you've actually run, i find i just get lost in it, the treadmill for me was just boring and I kept looking to see how long i had left and feeling it was gonna take forever lol, like blackdogshuffler said i used a .5 to 1% incline to mimic natural elevation. Everyone has there own preference, good luck with which ever option you choose
I loved running outside but sadly my joints and Achilles' tendons suffer big time if I do, so it's the treadmill all the way for me this time. I do find it a lot easier compared to running outside, partly because of the reduced resistance and partly (I assume) because I am 2.5st lighter than I was when I graduated C25K last time, and I'm not starting at zero in the fitness stakes.
I much prefer running outside...I only tried the treadmill as I am housesitting and the owner has a top notch one! Alipru...hopefully your joints and tendons will thank you for now carrying less weight
Thank you. I would rather run outside as the treadmill isn't the most exciting thing in the world. I have an underlying condition though, and that makes me prone to sprains, strains and tendonitis, so whatever allows me to move my legs at more than a brisk walk sometimes is fine by me. I'll alternate c25k with walking outdoors (that's not quite so much impact and doesn't give me problems) so I guess that'll be the best of both worlds 😀
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