Treadmill

[georgedawes]

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.

I’m thinking of investing in a Nordic track treadmill but dithering between a treadmill and a bike.

It might be worth googling for reviews of that one - or seeing if it's on Amazon and teading those reviews. That would give you an idea what others thought of it.

I also much prefer running on a treadmill to running outdoors.

We've got a reebook one, rebook one something. It was about £500.

I’m pleased you got something @georgedawes . I just wanted to support you in choosing treadmill running. I did C25K but found it really hard to keep up in the winter/bad weather. I started running on a treadmill at the gym and haven’t looked back, I do 5K three times/week now and my fitness is so much improved. Good luck!

I’m another just arrived to give you a thumbs up for treadmill running. I hope you have many happy miles on your new machine! Ignore the running snobs!

Thanks for the support! I've done my second c25k run and finding it good so far and easier to fit in then outside. I really like the treadmill but getting used to the speeds - currently running slower than a lot walk! But I'm doing it so I'll take that :)

One tip I’d give you, as you’re just starting, put the treadmill on a slight incline. It’s easier on your knees and will make the transition to running outside easier if you wish to do so. As you get fitter, you can increase and vary it. (Nike Run Club app has some great varied treadmill workouts).

in the meantime, enjoy c25k 🙂

That's really helpful, thank you