Treadmill walk n run

[Ali77]

hi there,

can i use a gym treadmill for 5k couch?

plz advise

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

Not only can you do C25k on a treadmill - but you can run it in Australia!!! youtube.com/playlist?list=P...

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Yes, indeed you can. If you set the incline to 1% it makes it a bit more realistic as of course outside is not completely flat.

Please do read the guide to the programme as it contains everything you need to know

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey! 👍🏻😁

[Ali77 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thnks GOGO_JoJo.

ur a star

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Ali77]

Hi,

as a C25K graduate and an experienced treadmill runner, I'd say there's little point in setting the incline to 1% at this stage. Running outside will feel different, regardless of what incline you set.

Right now, you should concentrated on making sure you're keeping your runs at a nice easy pace. I did the whole of the program on a treadmill and enjoyed it.

Good luck!

John

[Ali77 in reply to John_W]

Thnk you John.

I will act upon ur advise.

thanks again

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

Running is running wherever you do it.

Do check out the guide linked to by GoGo_JoJo

Enjoy your journey.

[Ali77 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

ok i will check,thanks alot

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You can run wherever you like! People have done this in the gym, in underground carparks, in the garden and there was even someone who ran around her sitting room! Mind you, for me a big part of the joy of running is to be outdoors, with the sights and sounds, smells and weather. I don't really know how the treadmill runners can bear it...