Transistion from treadmill to road run

[Icandoit65]

Many Thanks.

I am very grateful to everyone that's taken the time to reply. I have received some great advice and tips.

I should have added in the original post that I was setting the treadmill incline to 1 and in the latter weeks 2.

Definitely the wind has played a major part in throwing my breathing off kilter.

Having read your responses.

I'm going to invest in a buff, return to intervals, and most importantly for now I am not going to worry about how long I can run for . I'm just going to embrace running for the pure joy of it. Enjoying the fact that I can do it .😉

[steviej99 Graduate]

Nice one - that's the way forward!

[Hidden]

Happy to read your post, I’m also worried as this will be me in the summer first time outside as a new runner. Like you I have given it a lot of thought actually it’s on my mind daily as I don’t want to lose what I have worked so hard for. I will just play it by ear or legs and see how it goes. If it means only running / jog for 10 mins I will be fine with that and build on it. I’m not going to push myself but I am thinking will my breathing or pace be out, will the outdoor weather affect me, will I be wearing the correct shoes etc etc I need to stop over thinking it and remember I’m doing this for fitness and fun! Will keep an eye on your posts to see how you do any tips will be welcome.

DeeDee

New graduate 1st time runner

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

EEEEEK.... overthinking...! It is so, so hard not to, but you need to try to relax and let your running simply evolve. Overthinking things ( not running in my case) gave me such a blip in October 2020 that I had to stop running!

I repeated C25K taking a long time to re-Graduate in June 2021.

Running outside? You will love it.

Every single run is different, each bringing its own joys and yes, maybe some challenges too, but different. You run through the seasons, experiencing every sight , sound and smell.

From crisp , ice-clear mornings, with everything a' sparkle , to dry, warm sunshine days with a hazy shimmer over sun baked ground... I could go on and on.

There is a wealth of information on here regarding running gear, the correct shoe and everything else.... past posts and pinned posts, will give you all the support you need. No worried there; all you need to do, is just ask and do share, as you are here, your experiences and tips with other forum friends.

If you get a moment, read this

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

So, for now, relax into your running... you are doing wonderfully.

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you for your kind words, def over thinking - you describe running outdoors beautifully a bit of a poet here.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Running , because you are able to and for the pure enjoyment of it...absolutely perfect, what more is there!!!!Huge well done you !

[Luna2021 Graduate]

Tips:1. Pick a nice day where you think "it's daft to run inside/on a treadmill on a lovely day like this"...

2. Pick a flat (ish) route or a park where you can do laps.

3. Just do it - give it a go 🙂

4. Mentally it's easier (sights and sounds as Oldfloss said)

5. You will probably surprise yourself with how much you love it!

Good luck x

[Hidden in reply to Luna2021]

Thank you will give it a go and stop over thinking it.