Been out and about!

[Fitat501970]

After posting the other day about going out running rather than on treadmill I decided today was the day! Not a good start as my headphones had died so had to faf with wired ones that kept falling out! It was w7r2 so supposed to be 25 min running. I jogged for about 12 then had a little walk then jogged some more then a little walk. outside is so different than on a treadmill. Total distance 2.5 miles and arrived back with a minute to spare so I might repeat todays just to get the full 25 minutes running/jogging in. Am I disappointed? No Its a first experience of proper running outside and a runs a run!

[Alast]

You're right, a run's a run. Headphones can be an issue, plus when I run (outside) I like to think that I'll hear the runaway bus hurtling up behind me so I was nevern100% happy with buds in my ears. I bought a cheap set of wireless bone conducting headphones which I find great. No fiddly wire down my shirt and into my pocket where my phone is and the added bonus of being able to hear my surroundings. I've not tried a treadmill, but have read that running outside can be a bit different, but a bonus that comes with that is changing scenery to look at whilst you're running. I'm sure you will soon adapt, good luck with the next one.

[Fitat501970 Graduate in reply to Alast]

thanks and yes for a first experience of proper running out it was OK . i think i like the treadmill for the set pace it gives you and no hill! But outside will condition your body for all undulations! Enjoy your runs

[CJMumma Graduate]

I did most of the c25k on the treadmill. I found it great as it kept me at a steady pace and I didn’t need to worry about the footing so could solely concentrate on my breathing. It is totally different to being outside but actually I have a real dislike of the treadmill now. I run faster outside but feel slow so when I try to match the pace on a treadmill I feel like I’m sprinting!

With regard to ur run today, repeat it for sure. Why did u need to walk after 12 mins? R u possibly going too fast? It’s a lot harder to try and stick to a slow pace outside in my experience. U shouldn’t move onto the next run until u have completed this one in full. Slow and steady and u will get there. Good luck.

[Fitat501970 Graduate in reply to CJMumma]

why did i walk? Your first comments regarding the treadmill answer that question.😁 steady pace and secure footing on treadmill, no hills or wind! I just found it much harder on the road and thinking back walked after an incline! i think i will repeat this then carry on.

[CJMumma Graduate in reply to Fitat501970]

My 1st run outside was weirdly the opposite. I’d actually worked myself up so much cos I’d read about how much harder it would be to transition but I ran with a friend and found it really easy! Can’t say it’s stayed like that though haha. But i think the more u run outside, the harder it is to go back to the treadmill. Yesterday was a choice between treadmill or running in 40mph winds with sleet showers and I went outside! That’s how much I hate the treadmill now 😂 Do u set the treadmill at 1% incline? Apparently it makes it more like outside but I never did it. Might help 😊

[Fitat501970 Graduate in reply to CJMumma]

I have the treadmill on 1 incline and thats fine. I perhaps need to go out with a friend and try again. My wife is a couple of weeks behind so hopefully we will be able to go out together once she gets to the longer runs. 😁

[CJMumma Graduate in reply to Fitat501970]

Yeah my friend is naturally slower than me but I think it helped keep my pace slow. Company is good for keeping each other going too. Great u have ur wife to do the runs with 👍🏼

[KazzaBee]

Ah good to read this as I am just starting and needed to 'take the bull by the horns' so my first run was just on the spot in the house! I am scared about going outside and running in public and think I may start week 1 again when I do.

[CJMumma Graduate in reply to KazzaBee]

I started on the treadmill for that very reason! Try and find a quiet route and just focus on why ur doing this. Honestly no one is even bothered and if u happen to see people u know, they will be spurring u on. Running on the spot may work for the shorter intervals but u might struggle as the runs increase. Keep in mind, ur already doing better than those still on the couch! 😊