Week2 Run 1

[dom52]

Hey folks well just completed the first run of week 2 and things are still going well. Still motivated, legs were a bit sore at the end of week 1 but seem to have settled down. After my run though I think the time has come sooner rather than later to buy another pair of trainers, thinking of trail trainers as when I progress to outside most of my running will be woodland trails. So how important will gait analysis be for trail trainers does it make a difference?

Also I'm running on a treadmill for now, and although I'm loving the slow jogging I'm having trouble setting the pace on the treadmill speed, it just kind of feels unnatural, sorry that probably doesn't make much sense............any tips or know how for treadmill speed?

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done with starting week 2 !Most trail shoes would be a neutral shoe so as you say, gait analysis would not help.

As for the treadmill speed, what you need to remember is to run at a conversational pace as recommended in the program guide , so setting the treadmill to achieve this.

The conversational pace is ideal for your progression and building your strength and stamina

[dom52 in reply to Instructor57]

thank you for the advice I do jog at a conversational pace Im just having trouble finding the speed on the treadmill that actually feels comfortable to my legs at that pace, like I said it is a bit of a weird one to explain.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great work.

Pacing on the treadmill is the same as on the road… if you can speak in full sentences it’s a good pace for your development. If not, this is how I found my treadmill pace. First, walk nice and slowly on that dreadmill… keep tapping + keep walking… eventually you get to a point where you HAVE to run… and from there you can hit that - button a few times and still be running. Somewhere in there is a conversational pace! This also proves brisk walk can be faster than easy run. I found this felt natural as it was simply my body adapting to the belt changing speed… all I had to do was focus on still being running.

[Ayelet15]

I understand what you mean with regards to the treadmill. When I tried this programme I used one as I live in Scotland which is very hilly and I also lacked confidence. When on a treadmill you are telling a machine a certain speed and you adjust to it. When jogging in the real world your pace is variable based on terrain, slope, weather and your physical condition.

There is therefore a trade off when running on a treadmill vs the road. I’d try to plan a route outside and see how you feel.