Feeling deflated

[LdeP]

I was running outside for 28mins then had a month without running at all. I’ve joined a gym to try and help me keep running when it’s too dark to safely go alone ( or too wet) and have done 2 20 mom runs which I’ve found really hard going. Does anyone find it harder to run on a treadmill it is it because of the month being lazy? Just hope I get my running mojo back soon

[damienair Graduate]

Personally I prefer running outside. Even in the rain. I find treadmills to be boring more than hard.

But I understand why your doing it. Yep definitely being away from running for a month will affect your fitness. But you will still have a good base. Maybe try running again on the treadmill using the C25k app. Start again from week 5 or 6 and in a month you’ll be back and so too will your mojo.

[damienair Graduate]

By the way, well done, nothing wrong with 20 minutes of running. No need to be feeling deflated

[Tasha99 Graduate]

It is harder on the treadmill in some ways but with one month off your ability may have fallen a bit. I also prefer outside especially in the dark and the rain! 😂❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Yes, I hate the dreadmill! You will adapt though if you keep trying. Keep it up.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

No chance of early runs.. it is easier to do it outside

[LdeP]

I think I’ll get outside whenever possible. Definitely preferable to the treadmill. Also underestimated what a month off would do to a 48 year old! Thanks for your comments