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I know this sounds daft, but I am really not very good with technology(understatement) but with this programme can I use the app when I need to use a treadmill! if I cant get out for whatever reason?? I know with Strava it needs to pick up a signal. Daft question I know, but I thought I'd check before I started out.

look forward to the replies :-)

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Yep... you’re running to times, distance is irrelevant, so the app works just the same. I believe Strava will also have a setting for treadmill, my tracker and my watch both do, but I’m not a Strava user so don’t know specifically where that setting will be.

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Moonkittens in reply to UnfitNoMore

Ah so this is where I come unstuck, I don't have a watch, so will just use my phone strapped to my arm I guess. I've not found the treadmill setting on Strava, and was a bit miffed when I'd clocked up 10k and it didn't record. I think I'll just have to bite the bullet and go outdoors. Thanks again

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Moonkittens

Some say if it’s not on Strava it didn’t happen... but they’re wrong! You know you did it... a stored record of that run doesn’t matter one little bit... unless you’re planning on taking on Mo Farah any time soon, then that data would be pretty essential 🤣. I’m sure a Strava user will be along soon and tell you where the setting is.

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Moonkittens in reply to UnfitNoMore

Hahaha!! thank you :-)

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Yes the c25k will work no problem when you use the treadmill 😊

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Moonkittens in reply to Buddy34

Oh thank you that's good to know, but I must try and a get out into the big wide world!

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GranspeedGraduate

Sure. Both the app and the podcast work just fine and lots of folks on here used treadmills back in January when I was starting. I used to envy them when the icy wind was blowing! 🤣

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Moonkittens in reply to Granspeed

Brilliant and thank you

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Granspeed

PS This is exactly the place to ask questions, both techie & physical. Lots of experts around and all very helpful. 😊

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Moonkittens in reply to Granspeed

Believe me, I need all the help I can get!! :S

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Moonkittens

Don’t we all!

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