To ask how far you can run on a treadmill? And how often you exercise?!

I can do 5k, verrrry slowly! Not on a treadmill though - too boring!

No more than 10 minutes on a treadmill. I hate them.

I run long distances outside though, from marathons on the road to 6+ hours on running on the trails.

I don't run at all unless I've got to catch a bus. But I can put in a pretty good showing for those 2 minutes. I do weights 2-3 times a week, yoga on other days and walk for miles every day too. You have to do things you enjoy and that work for you - in my case joint hypermobility means running can easily cause me injury, from experience it's not worth it for me, even if I liked it.

I never run on a treadmill - it feels weird and I get bored. If you’re doing 2 miles regularly though just start adding a bit on to one of your runs (basic rule of thumb is add 10% per week) and you’ll be amazed what you’re capable of. You’ve got a solid base there to build on.

I can run 17 miles outside. I run twice a week (my knees and pelvic floor seem to prefer this to 3 times), one shorter and one longer depending on mood/free time/period pains/life stuff.

I do a 1 hour Pilates class a week consistently, plus sometimes a bit at home.

I intend to strength train 3x a week using the Caliber app and weights, but rarely actually manage it because my motivation for this is that I know I should do it for my bones, whereas running and Pilates I just really enjoy and find fun/would miss them if I stopped. So probably 1 weights session every 2 weeks, being brutally honest with myself!

I’m 38 and part time with one child who’s in school, so have spare time to loose several hours a week bimbling through the woods listening to music. Am well aware this is a luxury!

I'll be 70 next birthday. I can't run due to severe back problems and a hip that will need replacing soon - I've already had one hip replacement. My mobility is therefore very restricted and I can't walk more than a few yards normally without discomfort. I can however manage to walk on a treadmill at a steady pace and I do that for about 20 minutes most days. I also do half an hour on the recumbent bike. I had a PT but he left and I'm holding off getting another until I see where I am with surgery. I do keep up the resistance training I did with him and I do a 45 minutes Aqua Aerobics class nearly every day.

No idea, I have never been on a treadmill and never ever run.

I literally can't run and never have been able to. But I can swim 5k no problem. I used to be a county level swimmer when I was a teenager and I still couldn't run. Maybe its my hypermobile joints, I don't know. I swim about an hour 3x per week and do strength work/PT 3x. One rest day.

I'm 38 and recovering from an injury at the moment. But usually I can run 5k in about 29 mins. Train and run 10k in just under an hour. I did the manc marathon relay earlier this year. I got a horse so Im at the stables every morning and usually exercise 4x a week on top of that. But like many others I don't run on a treadmill. With exercise its more important to find something you enjoy and will stick to. For example I find weight training at the gym soul-destroyingly dull, but I love bouldering so I do that. Im also ok with circuits as its changing all the time and lots of cardio too. I've recently done some reformer pilates sessions and really enjoying those too. For me I need variety so a typical week would be 1x 5k run, 1x lake swim, 1x bouldering and 1x circuits class.

18 miles on a treadmill blimey!!

To answer OP- 10 km. The ones at gym cut off after an hour and I think I’d get seriously bored anyway (although I do enjoy 30/45 mins). If I’m running outdoors I’d normally do 10 miles ish

I’m 45 and run 10km three times a week, sometimes four times a week.

39 and have not run on a treadmill in over 10 years.

I am currently following a half marathon training plan outside though. Supposed to run 10 miles today but I don't think I'll have time so might need to do 5 miles today and swap today's long run to Sunday instead.

How long do you run for to cover the 3km?

This is me! I hate running although I did a few 10k races in my 20s. I would never run that distance for fun now. If pushed by DH who regularly runs 5/10k, I can run 2-3km. I do HIIT, Pilates, yoga and weights.

I could probably run about 200 yards. I do swim 3 times a week and dog walk a brisk 45-60 mins daily.

42, I run 5/6k twice a week, can just about manage up to 10 but feel pretty done in afterwards. Weight training three days per week. Only run because I plan on doing some Hyrox events later this year, much prefer weight training and watching YouTube on the stair machine.

This thread is making me realise I really need to start exercising again 😳 at the moment I walk a fair bit but that's it. Mid 40s. I have done running before but similar to you - 3-4k only.

I have found in the past exercising is MUCH easier once I get to a certain fitness level which usually takes about 8 weeks of consistent exercise. It's getting to that point that's the hard bit for me!

39

About 16 steps TBH.

Only because I find it soooooo boring and much prefer outdoor running where I can do an out 4k. It’s free an’all. Not at all sporty but I love cake so needs must.

I exercise daily but don’t like running 🤣 I do resistance training 4 times a week, play tennis regularly, have a spin bike that I use when the weather is miserable and cold. I also walk a lot.
ETa: late 40s.

I'm very fit and strong, do weights, HIIT or vinyasa yoga every day and can walk for miles and miles, but I can't run for more than about 500 metres. Hate it, always have. There are other ways to exercise if running isn't doing it for you OP.

I started running last year at 44 - had never done it in my life before. I started with couch to 5k but it took me about a year to actually run 5k!
when I started running outside I found I enjoyed it more and could go for longer. Eventually built up to 10k. Found it hard to find my pace without the treadmill but am getting there now! Will probably go back to the treadmill as it gets colder/darker am will be aiming for 10k hopefully twice a week.

Try Couch to 5k. I recently completed it, it builds up week by week at a manageable rate. I'm 49.

50 and I run 25-30 miles a week over 5 days, rarely on a treadmill though as it’s boring compared to running outside. I do strength training/yoga/swimming on the days I don’t run. Only really started prioritising my fitness in the last few years, it’s much easier when kids have grown up! You are doing more than most people though, agree with the above suggestion of doing parkrun, much more fun than treadmill running.

54 and run 30k a week on a treadmill. Sometimes more, usually in either 5 or 10k sessions.
However, I’m a firm believer in you are only competing against yourself and not anyone else.

You’ve made a good start. And it’s sensible to build up slowly. You’ve had good advice re introducing weight training. Lifting is great for preserving bone density as you age and also if you incorporate mobility work is a great way to prevent injury.

Im mid 40s and can run 10miles comfortably. I run 4x a week and strength train 3x per week. The strength training has had a significant impact on my running and I’m now running faster than I have for a long time.

33 and about 18 miles. I run 3 times a week and tend to run a marathon once a year and find the treadmill basically meditative- I put something on to watch on my phone and just zone out. Speed has never been my thing so it’s not fast but turns out stamina is!