Here we go again! Outside or treadmill?

[RichRunsSlowly]

Starting over! So after completing the program 2 years ago (though agonisingly only managed 4.99k), I then proceeded to fall out of the habit of running after a prolonged chest infection.

Many of my bad old habits returned, and I was 'runner' no more.

So back on it! This time however I am trying it on a treadmill, i have only ever run outside before (if you were to see me you would see i am not typically gym user shaped) but a lockdown investment was made and will now give it a go. Is there anything I need to watch out for treadmill running? I do seem to get a bit seasick when I step off it?

[vascowhite Graduate]

Good luck Rich, I'm sure you'll get back to it.

I think there are various posts on these forums recommending a 1% incline on treadmills. I've done the whole of C25K on a treadmill that had a random incline program that I quite enjoyed as it felt more natural, if you see what I mean.

I work on a ship, so running outside wasn't an option, but I'll be doing that when I get home next week.

Good Luck!

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

As an enthusiastic and committed treadmill user of the past 5 years, I'd say to forget any incline advice... just isn't necessary.

But if it floats your boat ...

[vascowhite Graduate in reply to John_W]

I see what you did there ...

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome back... you know you can do this!

Boredom was my main issue with the treadmill! If the seasickness continues take a longer cooldown walk and bring yourself gradually from brisk walk to a stop over a couple of minutes.