treadmill?

[Upforarun]

can I start my training on my treadmill rather than making a fool of myself outside?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Of course! Running on a treadmill is still running. If it works best for you, absolutely go for it!

I don’t think you’ll make a fool of yourself, but if you’re more comfortable on a treadmill, there’s nothing wrong with that. Good luck!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Hello and welcome to the forum and the programme!And yes!

Of course you can use a treadmill.

You can start on it, or do it all on it , it really doesn't matter.

Whatever works for you is a fine.

Either way, take a look at our programme guide!

It's packed with helpful information to guide you through the programme.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep your runs slow, stay hydrated and remember to do the after run stretches.

Most of all, Enjoy the journey!

[Upforarun in reply to Instructor57]

👍💕

[BGood]

yes you can! When you run outside it’s very different than on a treadmill, I would scroll back a couple of weeks when you do decide to run outside! Get your confidence up take it slowly and you will get there good luck

[Cmoi Graduate]

You can run wherever you want Upforarun and that definitely includes on a treadmill. But why would you imagine you're making a fool of yourself by running outside?

I've been running for just under three years and am absolutely nobody's idea, including my own, of a model runner. Does that make me a fool for running outside?

Personally I don't think anyone should make unsolicited comments about someone they see running, even if intended to be positive or to encourage. A simple hello, smile, thumbs-up or wave is enough.

Anyone who makes negative remarks isn't worth bothering about. It took me decades to realise that I wasn't the useless lump that school PE classes had convinced me I was. I love being outside so I'm damned if I'm going to hide away again now.

Enjoy C25K, wherever you choose to run!

[XenaZelda Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

well said 👏

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to XenaZelda]

Thanks XenaZelda . While I still have masses of self-doubt, running has given me much more confidence in my body, and improved my capacity to ignore others' opinions of it!

[XenaZelda Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

me too CMoi, I feel exactly the same, running has also given me not only confidence in my body although I hate my body at the moment, but it has also given me a new lease of life and I’m doing something that I absolutely love and never thought I would do, who cares what people think it’s only a small minority who thinks negatively and I get much more positive acknowledgement from experienced runners as I pass them and that’s my motivation and encouragement

[Bruch1 Graduate]

I did the whole 9 weeks on my treadmill and found it got me into running and feeling comfortable with it. It is quite different when you go outside but I love it now. You will never make a fool of yourself, you're doing a great thing for your health and your self esteem. Well done for doing it, you're already a star 🌟

[LiisaM Graduate]

When I’m running outside past neighbor’s houses, I sometimes think I look foolish because I am old and slow, but then I think that THEY are not outside running. At least I am not holed up inside my home.

[Bobbymoreorless]

I’m doing it on a treadmill, working for me, running is running! Better than just sitting on a couch! I will venture outside after I’ve completed the course and the sun is shining😀

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to Bobbymoreorless]

That is my plan, too, and I just finished week 8.

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Honestly do not worry about other people ! We all had that niggling doubt but once you are out you really don’t care.

I left it too long to start running worrying about the same thing it wasn’t until lockdown when I saw a lady similar age to me running not fast but she was doing it and I was just watching so just get out there !!

[Sybilw Graduate]

Yes of course but you shouldn’t be afraid to run outside. I’m redoing C25K five years after I first did it and someone on a bike said “you go girl” as I passed him the other day. Did I mention I’m 68? And I’m slow! It really cheered me up. However that’s an exception as most people ignore you - you’re practically invisible to most.

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to Sybilw]

I love everything about this post! I’ll be transitioning to outside in about a week, with your words in my mind!

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate]

The 5 Minute warm up takes you away from the house. None of my neighbours knew I was running. Just thought I was dressed a bit strangely for walking. You'll soon get over yourself and then if you meet a neighbour ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ You're doing it and thy're not.

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I did my whole C25k on a treadmill do what makes you happy.