What next?!

janekocanpayne

I've been working my way through the C25K programme over the last 9 weeks, and as of today I ran my first full 5K on the treadmill. I'm also working through the programme on tarmac, but I'm a few weeks away from running the full thing just yet. Once I've worked my way through the programme on tarmac I'm intending to start working through a 5Kto10K programme, but only on tarmac, as I'm loathe to occupy the treadmill in the gym for such long periods of time. So, my question is.... does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can move on to for my gym days? I'm thinking of potentially starting some sort of cross-trainer plan, or some fartlek sessions on the treadmill, but I'm at a complete loss as to where to start, and what might be considered a sensible progression to make from all the treadmill running I have been doing. Any help is massively appreciated!

froeschli

Is running all you do at the gym, or is it your warmup?
Seen as you are running outside quite a bit, maybe try something different such as cycling or rowing to engage some other muscles. But, if I had a gym membership, I'd use it mainly for strength training

meerkat70

i row and lift at gym, and find that a good compliment to my outdoor running.

good luck with your bridge to 10.