Treadmill...but I'm back!

[Lothian70]

Update on previous post re returning to C25K.After completing c25k in 2020 then stopping running 2 years ago, I always had a nagging voice telling me to return, and try again.

I downloaded the couch to 5k app on my phone last year, and completed Run 1 in September 2024. I then bottled out. I finally got round to doing Run 2 today 😁 Really enjoyed it. Easy pace. Chuffed with myself 🎉

I completed it on treadmill in gym at an incline of 1.5. I'm more comfortable on the treadmill just now till I find my feet again. Hoping an incline of 1.5 is okay for for now 🤔, and I'm going at a realistic pace for a returner. Anyone else using a treadmill?

[CBDB Ambassador]

We do have a few treadmill C25k-ers, and they might have extra advice. But you certainly can do C25k on a treadmill.

Fantastic for you to start this journey! Enjoy!

[Lothian70 Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Thanks for the encouragement CBDB 🤗

[Sojac Graduate]

I completed C25K on a treadmill in July 2024 on a treadmill. I still run 5k three times a week on it. Occasionally I run outside but am so used to running on the treadmill. I have run further sometimes if I'm in the zone but 5k three times a week keeps me happy!

[Lothian70 Graduate in reply to Sojac]

I must admit, I feel a bit more secure running on treadmill. And I can do it in any weather 🤗

[nowster Graduate in reply to Lothian70]

In contrast, I have never run on a treadmill. I've walked on one many years ago, but I wasn't doing any running then.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Lots of our folk have used treadmills to complete this... they can be really useful and for some, the only way they are able to complete the running.

I had one for a while for really inclement weather, ( ice especially and for after injury.. ) but have not got one currently.. . for me, the great outdoors, in all seasons is the best, but we are all so different .. that is what makes this forum such a great place to be!

[Lothian70 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Absolutely Oldfloss. It would be a dull old world if we were all the same 🤗