Treadmill

[Peelsy73]

Can you do this run on a treadmill? And what’s the best pace. I’m 45 and an 18 stone male, I wouldn’t like to think I’d give myself a coronary trying this😊

[Stevieplink Graduate]

I started on the treadmill and now mix it each week. General advice is to notch the incline to 1. As far as pace is concerned, generally go at a pace where you can comfortably hold a conversation without taking deep gasps. It doesn't matter if your jogging pace is slower than your brisk walk. Take it slow, if you're happy speed it up.

[Peelsy73 Graduate in reply to Stevieplink]

Cheers Stevie

[susiepoo22]

I’m also doing this on a treadmill it’s a good way of controlling your pace but do put an slight incline on it. I’m on week 5 but may need to go back a few weeks as I’ve not run for 2! Good luck.

[Peelsy73 Graduate in reply to susiepoo22]

Thanks

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on minimising impact, pacing and stretching after every run.

Enjoy your journey.

[Peelsy73 Graduate]

Thanks, appreciated

[Hatman Graduate]

The weather is improving, improve you with it. Outside perhaps?

Fleece, Trousers, trainers. I made it look as if I was going for a walk, then jogged a bit. Walk a bit. Etc.

By week 4, couldn’t care what others thought, 16 stone old bloke out jogging. Bought a red runners jacket and good runners trainers. The trainers were good . Not the runner.

Enjoyed seeing all the green, smelling the flowers. Jogged all the way to graduating yesterday at 74, eight pounds lighter, finished with a 5K Park Run. Where lots of lovely folk applauded as I eventually finished. You won’t get that glorious feeling on a treadmill!

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

I did the whole of the program on a treadmill in our works gym.

Absolutely NO need to set it on an incline.

Best pace? Get used to walking on it first. Up the speed a bit until you're walking BRISKLY... it's important you get used to walking briskly, cos that's your warm-up.

Then turn up the speed until you're forced into a slow gentle jog. *THAT'S* your pace.

However, if you're 18 stone and haven't exercised for a long time, you may struggle.

You may want to do the program as a brisk walking program and get your fitness improved that way before doing it all again, but this time jogging.

Hope that helps

Good luck

John

[Peelsy73 Graduate in reply to John_W]

Cheers John

[Peelsy73 Graduate]

I done the lot on a treadmill. Followed the program to a tee and finished my last run yesterday. I like running now, lost a stone into the bargain as well.

[60fit Graduate]

Well done! 👏 Enjoy the feeling 😀

[Peelsy73 Graduate in reply to 60fit]

Thanks