Treadmill??

[Islerunner]

Hi it’s me again.

My next run is W8R3 and I really want to do and start W9 this week and maybe a park run on Sat? My problem is ...... the weather. My usual route involves quite a lump of sea front running and I know from experience (I only managed 20 mins of W8R2 in my first attempt because of the wind and had to re-do it) that the strong winds are an issue. The forecast this week is horrible wind-wise, but I don’t want to lose my momentum by not running. So I’m wondering whether to do a couple of non-member sessions on the treadmill at my local gym to make sure I don’t miss out. What do people think? I’ve kinda set next Sat’s Parkrun as my own personal challenge and don’t want to lose out.

[Jundal Graduate]

It's worth doing, a run is a run, no matter what you run ON, but they're... Boring. There, I said it. Treadmills are boring as hell. Worth a go though, you might enjoy jt.

[Islerunner in reply to Jundal]

Thanks Jundal, I haven’t used one since my gym bunny days years and years ago and I seem to recall they are pretty dull. I’m also slightly worried about making a fool of myself if I can’t remember how to set up the damn thing. It’s funny, I was really self-conscious about running outside when I started c25k, but now that doesn’t phase me at all, but I’m feeling quite scared of the gym 🙄🙄. Trying to figure out when the quietest time would be. 😂

[Jundal Graduate in reply to Islerunner]

Do what I did, call them and ask! I had a lovely hour weight training after last time I went on a treadmill in an empty gym.

[Chris141 Graduate in reply to Islerunner]

Do what’s right for you! It eouldn’t Be for me, but if the Park Run is your goal do the treadmill to meet it. Good Luck!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just run.. when you can and where you need to.. the wind is hard... having run across the Esplanade at Criccieth on Friday...I nearly got blown away! Needs must....

[Jundal Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Last time I went out it was awful, however I appreciated it as I was helped up a hill by a following wind! 😂

[Toridon Graduate]

I did my W8R3 yesterday, started off against a really strong wind and rain which was tough, my route then went into the trees and was behind me on the way home which ws great. I've never run on a treadmill and like you would be nervous about getting it wrong but i'm sure there would be staff there to help you out. Good luck whichever you decide to do.

[Pegasus75 Graduate]

I love treadmill running! If you can’t run outside due to weather then use a treadmill run as an opportunity to catch up on your favourite podcast or audiobook ☺️