Outside Run

[Itsamiracle]

First outside run for me today as completed the whole program on a dreadmill. I’m nervous that I won’t be able to run/jog as fast (which actually is very slow!) as I do on treadmill. Doing it with a friend so also hope they won’t get frustrated with me and my snails pace🤪. I do hope though that I will find it less boring than the treadmill and it will give me the push to carry on running.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Take it steady at your pace you will love it

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I really hope so as I do find the treadmill incredibly boring!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

Look around you, breathe the fresh air, take pictures at the end and let us know how you get on

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Will do..if I can still breathe 🤣🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

go slow

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Did it! Found it hard and had to walk twice for minute or two but completed my first outdoor 5k. Very pleased. 👏

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

Fabulous well done and i can feel your excitement from here

[Hidden in reply to Itsamiracle]

That is fantastic 👏 👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done !You will certainly find it 'Different' running outside and it may take a few runs to get used to be it.

But I wouldn't worry about trying to maintain the same pace that you would do on the treadmill.

The treadmill is a nice flat belt with no lumps and bumps and no cambers to contend with , and of course, no wind resistance !

Keep at it , I'm sure you will soon get used to it .

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks for the reply. That’s what is worrying me🤣. I’m so slow anyway! I do run on an incline of 1 on the dreadmill so hopefully that will have helped a bit.

[nowster Graduate]

Things to look out for:

* Slopes. They'll catch you out as you're not used to handling them. Take shorter steps, and be especially careful going downhill.

* Uneven ground, obstacles, and "muck". Keep half an eye on where you're stepping. Your ankles are probably not used to sideways forces yet, so be careful.

* Be aware of your surroundings. You'll learn more about your neighbourhood than you thought you knew.

[Itsamiracle Graduate]

We are doing what is the local park run and luckily it is flat all the way round so no hills or slopes thank goodness👍

[Mamabearruns]

So glad you posted this, I’m doing mine on a treadmill too

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to Mamabearruns]

How are you getting on?

[Mamabearruns in reply to Itsamiracle]

Very slowly! My run speed is at 6km but it works for me.

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to Mamabearruns]

That’s absolutely the main thing. If you go too fast it will just put you off and you won’t complete the program. Good luck. ☘️

[Scruff55 Graduate]

I completed the C25k on the dreadmill and then transferred to outside and what a difference you will find it is so much more fun and once you’ve run outside a few times I’m sure you will find it more enjoyable.

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

Thanks for your reply. It is very different running outside as I didn’t know what pace I was doing or how much further I had to run unless I looked at my Apple Watch. Felt fabulous when I’d finished though🤪. Think it would get easier if I learnt the route better.

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

Definitely gets easier and more enjoyable. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

Thanks..that’s something to look forward to then🙏

[DerbyRacers]

Well done for graduating! I completed my C25K on the treadmill but now I'm running outside 3 times a week and I love it. I felt like I was running slow outside at first but you won't be, its just getting use to running outside. Running on a treadmill is boring, being outside has definitely kept me going once I got over myself which was just lack of confidence. Keep going!

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to DerbyRacers]

Thank you. Hopefully I will be posting the same motivational post in a few weeks time.🤞. I’m feeling extra pleased tonight as after much encouragement my sister (who never exercises) has completed W1R1. I’ve told her to come on this forum to get motivation and tips from the lovely members.

[Daisymay125 Graduate]

I too ran the whole of C25k on the treadmill mainly due to the fact that I didn’t want anyone to see how slow I was at running or in a pair of shorts! Since graduating I too decided to brave it outside and I now love it! My pace is now quicker than it was on the treadmill and I love how other runners that pass me take the time to say hello. I am by no means fast but I am enjoying running so much more outside.