W8R1 First time on a treadmill!

[DellyB]

On holiday this week and was determined to keep to the program so sourced the gym out today and a fellow hotel guest showed me the basics and off I went! But is it normal to feel dizzy when you come off and what speed do people run at? I found 6.3 gave me a good slow and steady pace but not sure if that’s too slow? 🤔

[amanda2463]

I had no idea what to do either on my first tread mill run I missed following my own rhythm but it was very bouncy!!

[DellyB in reply to amanda2463]

Didn’t dare touch too much but I’ve done it now and can be braver next time!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to DellyB]

Treadmills are weird, eh? Changes your running action somehow. Something to do with the ground moving underneath you rather than you moving over a "normal" trail. I'll never be really comfortable on treadmills. They scare me

[Berksrover Graduate]

Don’t worry about pace, if 6.3 felt ok, then 6.3 is ok, I have had to run a lot on treadmills both at home and abroad and when abroad the gyms can be very hot and not that well ventilated, if yours was like that maybe that contributed.

[DellyB in reply to Berksrover]

There was a fan button on the machine but not sure it did anything lol I’m going to up the speed next time now I’ve got some confidence in that I can use a treadmill!! A very different experience to outdoor running!

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to DellyB]

Make sure you are properly hydrated, if you are anything like me on holiday, I eat more and drink more alcohol, drink plenty of water to compensate

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

That's odd. I thought most people cut back on food and booze when they went on holiday. Have I missed something? Can I get a refund?

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to sallenson]

That’s where I have been going wrong all these years sallenson I should be eating and drinking more when I am at home

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

That's a top idea!!