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Treadmill

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georgedawes · 10/04/2022 17:37

So I know you get what you pay for, but unfortunately I don't have the budget for a great treadmill. I really just want to do couch to 5k and get myself to a point where I can run that far outside. What should I look our for in terms of motor size and speeds? I'm a bit overweight but not above normal size limits. Essentially I just want to get myself running 5k (very slowly) and would prefer for various reasons to do that at home.

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User478 · 10/04/2022 17:48

You can hire them for a month to see if you like them. Maybe try a few to see what suits you?

PlinkPlankPlunk · 10/04/2022 17:48

@georgedawes

Everyone always types that reply when people ask for treadmill recommendations! It's not really relevant is it? I was asking for help around treadmill recommendations...
Yep! It’s so easy to fit treadmill running into your daily life; I’ve done Couch to 5k during my lunchtimes while wfh, which I’d never have done trying to run outside. I don’t care what I’m wearing (other than a good running bra) and can watch something on my iPad if it’s really hard, to distract myself. I like to measure my progress too, which again is much easier when you can see speed, time etc right there
WouldBeGood · 10/04/2022 17:47

I got a great one second hand on a local Facebook page for £150, and it’s sturdy enough to cope with me, and for my giant DS 😃

This is it

Treadmill
mommybear1 · 10/04/2022 17:46

I'm on my second reebok nothing fancy less than £300 first lasted nearly 10 years this one approx 7 love it and would replace but only with another cheap one. No point spending lots OP until you know you will use it rather than as a clothes dumping ground Grin.

PlinkPlankPlunk · 10/04/2022 17:45

I much prefer running on a treadmill - and it cuts out my excuses (too hot, too cold, raining etc) for not running outside.

We have a Nordic Track which is commercial quality and really good - very expensive in the shops BUT we got it second hand. A lot of people bought them in lockdown and don’t use them any more so there are plenty out there to snap up, in good condition and not used much!

LowlyTheWorm · 10/04/2022 17:43

We got a really good one from John Lewis. It’s a Kettler brand… don’t know the exact model but it was under £1000

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georgedawes · 10/04/2022 17:41

Everyone always types that reply when people ask for treadmill recommendations! It's not really relevant is it? I was asking for help around treadmill recommendations...

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TheSnowyOwl · 10/04/2022 17:40

Why can’t you do it outside? It’s much more pleasant to run outside than a treadmill.