We got a treadmill from a friends parents this weekend, and using a treadmill is very new to me. So far I've mostly walked with short intervals of running but I'd like to be able to build up to more running/jogging with less walking.
Do you use a treadmill often? What goals do you set for yourself?
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
Following! We have one that doesn't get much use 
I do find that if I have a TV show to watch I dont mind using it at all!
I would love a program that told me when to run/walk. I suppose you could use C25k on it?
pomegranate / 3565 posts
I have one and I recently started the C25k program. But I'm not very consistent. Finding time to work out is hard for me. Between work and kids who don't fall asleep until late I have zero time. I need to figure something out.
pomegranate / 3565 posts
@T.H.O.U.: I only did a week but C25K is totally doable on the treadmill.
grapefruit / 4545 posts
We have one but I prefer to only use it when weather is not great. I have done C25K on it a few times!
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
@T.H.O.U.: @Mamasig: @Mrs D: I'm not familiar with that, I'll look into it!
I'm also trying out another workout a bee recommended to focus on other areas.
clementine / 950 posts
I love my treadmill! I get dressed to work out everyday so that in the off chance that both kids nap at the same time (maybe 2-3x/week) I can just hop on with all my baby monitors around and do my thing! I just play songs on songza and enjoy the time to myself :
Goals wise, I try not to out too much pressure on myself or it feels to overwhelming. I just hop on figuring doing even 20 min is better than nothing but I usually do at least 40 (depending on when babes wake up!)
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
If I'm at the gym, maybe, but I prefer the elliptical since it's easier on my knees! I just try and walk for 30 minutes or so. I'm not a runner at all so I don't push myself past a brisk walk.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
@fuzzypeaches: haha yeah that's the thing, finding time with kids!
grapefruit / 4045 posts
I love the treadmill! I usually try for 400 calories or running three miles. No more than that. Ha! I hate running!
nectarine / 2028 posts
@Bao: I used to exclusively use the treadmill and never run outside, but now I prefer running outside! I'm training for a marathon, so at this stage I'm mostly using the treadmill to do some speed work. On the days when the stars align, I can get my entire workout done during my son's morning nap which is great! I always have the incline at at least .5 or 1, as that's supposed to help simulate running outside. I put on a show (almost always Gilmore Girls 
) to help with the monotony. Happy running!
pineapple / 12234 posts
No! I hate the treadmill and I love running. I like to speed up at my own time outside. I like looking around, seeing other people, breathing fresh air, etc. I just get sick and bored on the treadmill!
grapefruit / 4045 posts
@Bao: Treadmill running is absolutely easier than outdoor running. I need a magazine in front of me and music. Its the only way I can make it to three miles. And I'm not fast about it.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
@agold: I was never one to feel like I wanted to go outside and run. I like the idea of being able to push myself but then not have to get back home 
grapefruit / 4045 posts
@Bao: I'm so glad I'm not the only one that feels that way! I know so many people who think running on a treadmill is so boring. But I would never run to be entertained!
pomelo / 5220 posts
I used the "dreadmill" when its crappy weather. I usually go for a distance goal. If I am really bored, I like to do intervals so that it seems "easier" at times. So I will usually do 2 minutes at 6.0 and 2 minutes at 5.5 so it feels like I get to rest every few minutes -- plus it burns a ton of calories! You could also do it with different inclines - ex. run or walk at 4.0 incline for 2 minutes and then run or walk at 2.0 incline for 2 minutes. I tend to focus on the interval ending rather than the whole amount of time (ugh 30 minutes to go becomes yay only 30 seconds to go!)
GOLD / papaya / 10166 posts
I only do it at the gym for warmups or when it's too hot/cold outside to run. I hate running for more than a few min on a treadmill because it's so boring to me. I might use it more if it was in my house vs. at a gym where I feel self conscious about it. But, hey, something is always better than nothing.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
I freaking hate treadmills. HATE. I walk at a heavy incline sometimes, but that's about it.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
I will occasionally use it as a warm up - you can do great HIIT routines with it. It's a good way to build up a tolerance for running
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