Treadmill runner.....is that okay?

[cheryl_couch_tatty]

My last run of week 2 today. I don't know if I will make it though C25K but I hope so. I am doing this whole thing on a treadmill at home if that is okay? Not seen many posts with people only using the treadmill. I know I need to get outside but didn't do very well last time so maybe try again in a few weeks.

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

It’s absolutely fine. You might want to set the incline up a notch but tbh I never bothered with that for the first 3 weeks. Good luck with the programme.

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

I try to pretend my treadmill doesn't have an incline setting but I suppose I should. Thanks

[Hidden]

Running is running is running

You are missing out on a lot though

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I will make it my goal to get outside again towards the end of the 9 weeks.....maybe. Thanks

[msanni]

It is, of course, OK. People do use treadmills. Whatever gets you moving is what uou need. I find treadmill running very dull so I use two local parks and vary my route. Enjoy the programme. It really does seem to be very additive and, I promise, will become fun. 😊

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate in reply to msanni]

Thank you!

[Maisiemoo73 Graduate]

I am now on.wk 9 run 2..i have done it all on a treadmill at the gym. I go at 6am before work i didnt want to run outside whilst its so dark in the morning. Once ive graduated I'm going to try and alternate running on treadmill with running outdoors.

As long as you are running that's the main thing. Keep going and remember your amazing !

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate in reply to Maisiemoo73]

I think I will try and get out there at some point. Thank you!

[EmmaRunning Graduate]

I did the whole of c25k on a treadmill at the gym. I then did a few Parkruns but found it much harder running outside. I’m now concentrating on trying to run outside more but I do find the treadmill easier and more convenient. It is worth putting the incline up a bit to mimic outside running and it is harder to vary your speed (not much). For me the treadmill was great and got me through the programme. Go for it, anyway you like, it’s your run and it helps if you enjoy it ☺️

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate in reply to EmmaRunning]

Thank you! I will have to stop ignoring the incline setting to prepare me for the outside runs if I ever get there

[Catbee Graduate]

Hi, I switch between running out and in! Mostly out now though as it’s lighter. Enjoy! 👍🏻

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate in reply to Catbee]

Thank you!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome.

There is lots of advice in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you