Trying the treadmill

[CharliesMum11]

Hello fellow runners. I have just joined the local gym as I intend to do some swimming on my rest days. I graduated at the end of June and have always enjoyed running outside in the early morning, but with the weather getting colder/wetter I thought I might make the most of my membership and try running on the treadmill, though I'm not sure I'll enjoy it so much. Any tips please?

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Treadmill running is different have some good music or you might get bored, set the incline to 1 and off you go. I could always run way faster on a treadmill

[CharliesMum11 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you Willowand Sola, I'll give it a go. Packing my headphones ready!

[allyjo_82 Graduate]

I did the same this week an have done a few runs now, I set the elevation to 2.5 and I do find I run a little slower, still getting used to it and I think my stride isn't as great on the treadmill. I definitely enjoy the variety though. Have also had a go on the cross trainer and bike. (My calves and abs are feeling it today from these )

[CharliesMum11 Graduate in reply to allyjo_82]

Thank you for that. I'll set the elevation and see how it goes. I don't really mind it being a bit slower, I'm looking forward to the change. Hate getting wet!

[Hidden]

Hi. Like you I’m about to join a gym linked to the yoga studio I go to. I thought it would be easier to do two of my weekly runs on the treadmill because there are no streetlights where I live. I can then do my longer weekend run outside. That way at least I will keep going over the winter but still have some outdoor running.

Good luck, I hope you enjoy it.

[CharliesMum11 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I'm off soon! Hope it goes well for you too