Anybody else doing this on the treadmill?

[ShirleyLambeek]

I'm doing couch25k on my treadmill first before I go outside. Will it be a lot tougher outside? The reason I'm doing this is because I have Psoriasis Arthritis and the treadmill, I feel, maybe easier on my knees???

[Hidden]

Some people find outside easier, some harder. I only run on the treadmill if there's snow or ice outside it makes my legs hurt. Other people say the opposite.

One important thing, if you haven't done it already, is to go to a specialist running shop, have your gait analysed and get proper running shoes. That will alleviate a lot of pain and injury risk. Obviously don't go to the expense of running shoes if you've only just started the program and are not sure if you are going to finish.

[ShirleyLambeek in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for replying, I have been to a shop for shoes fitted and had to walk then run whilst they checked my feet and legs. It was very helpful having an expert on hand. Shoes are perfect. 😁

[Steady_sloth]

I am! I know that if I'm outside, I'm more likely to stop, whereas if I'm in the gym on a treadmill, I can see the time ticking down and it spurs me on. I did Week 4, run 1 this morning - and all have been inside. I did the programme about 4 years ago and all of that was inside, but I'm hoping that once I finish week 9, I may actually have the confidence to go outside and have no pressure on me! Hope your knees are holding up ok.

[ShirleyLambeek in reply to Steady_sloth]

I've just done week 4 run 2 yesterday. Went well. I'll go outside when I've completed 9 weeks hopefully. I have a TV in room where treadmill is so not boring lol I've a few talking books lined up for outside when I get there. It's so exciting to be thinking about running 30mins 😁

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

I did the whole thing on a treadmill in a gym with workouts and it suited me just fine. My first outside run was just after I graduated and I managed a much better time than indoors. I prefer the treadmill because I’m paranoid about injuring myself on the hard surfaces where I live. There are no grass verges etc and using the gym means I get a chance to to use the other equipment to boost my overall fitness. I don’t get bored or dread it as others do. I put on the TV and just go.

[ShirleyLambeek in reply to RunBrianRun]

Looking forward to running outside along the beach path but not until the I've finished the course.

[linzijaine]

Treadmill is harder for me 😐 and I get more pain ... try it outside for a few minutes outside and see how you feel. I prefer it ☺️

[ShirleyLambeek in reply to linzijaine]

Mixed bag of opinions isn't it. I will definitely go outside as soon as the nights get lighter. 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

It is different... and some find it easier and some harder... this is your journey and you do it your way...

Outside, there is little control, of anything, weather, seasons, surface and terrain..inside.. you control most things

But outdoors is amazing.. so much to see, so many new routes and places to get to...

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[ShirleyLambeek in reply to Oldfloss]

Can't wait to join my nearest park run 😁

[Giddys Graduate in reply to ShirleyLambeek]

Me too. I have already signed up but would like to get to week 7 before I try and do a run 🏃‍♂️

[ShirleyLambeek in reply to Giddys]

I'll wait til week 9 ha ha 😂