Outside running first time, boy was it hard!

[Redcat19]

I have been following the C25K programme on the treadmill and have just completed W8R1. This morning my new running belt and I ventured out to the local park. I went out with no pre conceived idea on what I might achieve however managed to complete a 25 minute run but every minute was so much harder than the treadmill!!. My breathing was all over the place, something I have under control on a treadmill. I will continue the remainder of m C25K journey at the gym but will run outside alongside completing this programme for an all round running experience 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Stevieplink Graduate]

I also found running outside more difficult, it may have something to.do with the fact you can actually see the pace you're running on a treadmill. I do two in gym now and one outside each week.

[Redcat19 Graduate in reply to Stevieplink]

Think you could be right. Twice to the gym and once outside seems like a good plan to me. Enjoy running 🏃🏃🏃

[Buddy34 Graduate]

When you're on the treadmill your pace is set but when you go outside it's up to you to pace yourself just takes a bit of practice 😊

[Redcat19 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Many thanks for your encouraging words.

[madmother Graduate]

I guess the temperature is controlled too and no wind etc. I found treadmill running hard. Each to their own I guess. Good luck on completing the C25k. Keep going...you can do it!

[Redcat19 Graduate in reply to madmother]

Good to hear how our experiences are so different. Wherever your journey takes you enjoy!

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

In all likelihood, you'll have probably run faster without realising it (the treadmill has a great advantage in that case) and most certainly have used up more calories due to the greater amount of push-off force required on the harder ground.

[JaoJao]

Many people who do it on the treadmill and then switch to outside running say they find it hard. It’s not quite the same.