anyone doing couch to 5K on treadmill?

I will admit that I first started running without my glasses (I can see without them but distant things are blurry) in part because I decided that if I couldn't recognize somebody from down the block, they couldn't see me. It helped me not feel self conscious, lol. But seriously, even now, I think I huff and puff loudly while running. I did a 5k with my sister a few weeks ago and warned her that I feel fine while running but sound like I am out of breath.

Anyway, I think you'll really like the C25k. And staying inside due to heat is completely understandable. I'm in OH so it's not as hot but even here, the temperature and humidity is enough that I have been adding more walk breaks into my runs.

I hate hate hate the treadmill, so I do all of my running outside. I am on Week 3 day 3 of C25K, and I don't give a rat's behind what anyone thinks of me. Totally understand not running in the heat though. Summer in the southern US is miserable. I say do what makes you comfortable, and if people look at you, they are probably thinking they want to be like you. :flowerforyou: Have fun with it!

Scrap the treadmill and get over your fears and go outside. It is more difficult but you will like it much better than the damned hamster wheel.

If you do insist on running on the TM, put it at a 1 or 2 incline. That helps simulate a little better the friction and pushing off of the ground.

I use the treadmill now. I tried doing it outside (which I enjoyed) but it was during my lunch time and it became difficult to do and make sure I showered and got back to work on time. I would put my earphones in and go for it. Now I work out at 4:30am and would not dare be outside at the time so I use the treadmill instead.

I'm wrapping up Week 3 of the C25K program. By nature I'm pretty shy and self conscious. But I am running outside early in the mornings. It is as cool as it can get for July and for the route I have, less traffic on the road. However, and I remind myself this, what is it I say or think whenever I'm driving and I pass a runner - especially an obviously overweight runner...? I mentally cheer them with a "you go fella, or girl" and actually think pretty positive thoughts toward them for being out there and working on something rather than just sitting around wishing for change or hoping for change without trying. Be encouraged! I doubt very many people will give you the time of day, but if they do, I bet there will be some impressed and supportive glances. Hope these thoughts help! oh - and one advantage to running outside if there is traffic... cars whizzing by produce a really fantastic breeze on those hot days!

The important thing is that you're running and getting the exercise. Some prefer the treadmill and apparently some think that real running only occurs outdoors. Run where you're comfortable running.