Treadmil to outdoors

[phlebby]

Aged 52 and 3/4s I’ve just graduated C25k week 9 on a treadmill (woohoo) any tips for transferring that to a park run as can’t seem to manage week 5 outside in the fresh air with wind, kerbs, uneven paths etc

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slowly... it really is the only way, as it is so, so different

This may help?

womensrunning.com/2015/03/t...

[phlebby in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, I will have a look at the link and persevere 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to phlebby]

Just take it very gently.... it will come, and the joy of being outside is incredible.. all seasons, all weathers and no run, even on the same route is ever the same

[phlebby in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m an early riser so really enjoy having the road to myself what ever the weather 🏃‍♀️ thanks again Oldfloss 👍

[Astonechat Graduate]

Once you get used to running outside you’ll never want to do the treadmill again. The treadmill is certainly easier but there is no pleasure in it compared to the fresh air 🏃‍♀️

[backintime Graduate]

You could try doing part of your run outside and finishing on a treadmill, gradually increasing, I did it that way and can now run 3.5k outside.

Take it slow and find somewhere flattish to start. Slow slow and slow.

[phlebby in reply to backintime]

Thank you

[backintime Graduate in reply to phlebby]

This is the link I found that helped me

wikihow.fitness/Switch-from...

[phlebby in reply to backintime]

Thank you

[Redcat19 Graduate]

I too have recently graduated, 52 this Saturday. I do virtually all my running on a treadmill. My first ever run outside was not good. I needed to slow down and get my breathing right. Second time so much better. I intend to do my first park run in a couple of weeks. I know I will be walking some of the route but will give it my best shot.

[phlebby in reply to Redcat19]

Great to know I’m in good company, thank you for sharing and good luck with your park run 🏃‍♀️