Struggling

[Criffel]

I began C25k 11 months ago. Everything was fine until the beginning of winter so I bought a treadmill to run inside. For last three months I’ve found running really difficult (I’m in good health). Anyone else started to struggle after 8 months of running?

[Hidden]

Are those 3 months by any chance the runs you did on the treadmill? Because I have a treadmill myself, but I almost never use it. Because I find running on the treadmill much much harder than running outside. Also now, snow and freezing temps, I am still running outside. On the icy roads I am not going fast (and I was already a snail), but I love being outside running. But if the problems started around when you started with the treadmill, that can explain it. You don't run naturally, being forced in a constant pace instead of having microscopic changes in your pace when running outside.

[Criffel in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks BlackScorpion. You’re correct, I began struggling when using the treadmill. I assumed it would be easier but what you say makes sense. This is something of a relief - at 73 I just thought that my body was not able to do so much. I’m inspired again thanks to your message 👍