C25k

zumbalove29

Hey everyone
starting the couch to 5k again (did it in high scool) and Im wondering if it matters that I will have to use a treadmil for this where it is now winter in Maine? I do want to do 5ks in the spring in summer, but should have plenty of outside training before them. Just looking to start running again and see if I can.... stupid question maybe.... thanks! :-)

Savemyshannon

I started (and then stopped! >< I have to restart again) the C25k on the treadmill. There is a 'treadmill' version on the website. The only thing I would recommend is to do the treadmill on an incline. Running outdoors is a bit harder than running on a treadmill (since the road changes and turns) so I put it at a slight incline to compensate.

Wilmingtonbelle

I'm going to do it on the treadmill as well. It's cold here in Michigan!!! Good luck :flowerforyou:

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NightOwl1

There are versions for the treadmill. It's how most people do it now. I would actually recommend it, because you can control pace better that way. If you set your run speed to 6 miles an hour, when you get up to the last stages and are running for 30 minutes straight, you will have actually ran 3 miles.

BumInTheSun73

If you set the incline to 2.5 is helps to mimic how it actually feels to run on the road.

tageekly

I've done the program on the treadmill (starting week 7 next week). Here's the schedule - I keep a printed copy in front of me on the treadmill and just follow along. http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html

Definitely set an incline as well.