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[Tenby17]

Hi I’ve just downloaded the app, I’m going to start on the weekend I think. Do most of you run outdoors or on treadmills?

[C25khair]

Well done, I’m new too. I’ve just done run 2 of week 1. I did run 1 on a treadmill and didn’t enjoy it much at all, run 2 was outside and although I felt a bit self conscious to start I enjoyed it much better.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

There’s people who run outside, people on treadmills, people lapping their living rooms, people mixing it up in all kinds of ways. All welcome here 😀

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I run outside because I love the outdoors and because I've never run anywhere else! It doesn't matter where you run, as long as you are running. Might be nice to do a bit of both and then you can see which you prefer?

[Latham80]

I just did run 1 outside xx was hard work

[Glynis1]

I run outside and I love it 😁 but I haven’t tried a treadmill though. Try both if you can and see which you prefer. Good luck and slowly does it.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I have never run on a dreadmill, except for a gait analysis .........my boredom threshold could not tolerate it.

Enjoy your journey.

[Ab23s Graduate]

Hello 😊 try both and see what you prefer! I did the first 5 weeks on the treadmill and I felt really comfortable, I wasn’t really interested in going outdoors to begin with. As the running intervals increased though, I found that I was struggling with the treadmill because I was focusing too much on looking at the time and how long I had left! The last 3 weeks I did exclusively outdoors and that is my preference now but honestly whatever works for you.

Best of luck, it’s really exciting and you can do this 👏🏻

[energy1]

Hi I am beginner never done any runnering ! Nearly finished my first week just love it being out in the open makes you feel amazing listening to birds singing keeps your mind calm too !

[Sarigne Graduate]

I'd love to be able to run outside, but unfortunately due to a very busy schedule, the fact that I'd have to drive anywhere to be able to run outside safely, and owning a treadmill ... it means I'm doing this on the treadmill. I've set up a shelf in front of the treadmill for my tablet where I play youtube videos of virtual runs during my sessions, which helps a bit. I even found myself saying "Excuse me!" as the camera careened towards a couple who were blocking the path in the video today. It's also useful for pacing of course, I can set exactly how fast or slow I want to go. But I do plan on getting outside once this term finishes and my summer starts.

[Tenby17]

Thank you for all your lovely comments, I can't wait to get started now

[Spilla]

Welcome! I’m fairly new, just got back from r3 w3 ... I run outside, i it’s cheaper and two being in the fresh air and the elements is just such a great feeling. You will be amazing 😉 x

[Tenby17]

I did w1 r1 outside on Saturday and I did w1 r2 last night inside on the treadmill. I think I will use treadmill in the week after work and then outside on weekends. Harder than I thought, but I can't wait for w1 r3