moya2485 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 For those just starting C25K, what speed and incline are you using on the treadmill? Wife&Mommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 i didnt start on a treadmill unfortunately because it was january when i started haha but when I did have to use one i always left it on a low incline and my speed was right around 4 or so. Of course everyone is different. A good rule of thumb is that when your running you should be able to have a convo or sing a long to your music without huffing and puffing. Good luck and welcome btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychswede Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm overweight..and 54..and havent run in 15 years. I started Week 4, day one today. I keep it at 3.5 for the walk and 4.5-7 for the run dhagen02 and nalamum0815 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennymins Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Week 1 day 2 I walk at 3 and jog at 4 or 5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara-p Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 When I started running, I wore a heart rate monitor to keep myself from exceeding my training zone. I could walk at 4.5 mph, but I had to slow my runs down to 3.3 mph until my fitness level improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvance Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'm glad you asked, I was wondering as well! So far I've lucked out and have been able to run outside which is what I prefer. I get bored not going anywhere lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katerberry Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Before week 7, I have been running with an incline of 1 and then running 4.5-4.7. Now that I'm on week 7, I've slowed down my speed to 4.3-4.5 so I'm able pace myself better without tiring myself out too soon. I also do have of my run at an incline of 1 and then down to .5. I know with keeping up my routines, I'll be able to keep it at a 1 incline and run at 4.5 or higher. I'm more focused on distance than speed right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoorfNZ Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am using an incline of level 2, walk at 4.8 - 5.0 and run between 5.8 - 6.6, anything less than that speed for running seems just too slow (I'm only on Wk 2) and actually makes me tired quicker as it's like bouncing on the spot instead of 'moving forward'. I read that, if using a treadmill, you must use an incline otherwise you do not simulate the 'moving forward' movement and, as a consequence, don't engage the glutes. After I used the incline it did feel a lot more like 'running' as opposed to just 'jogging on the spot'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excouch spud Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I have been using the treadmill, because this time of year it is so hot in Texas I have been running at 5.5 to 6 and i walk at 4.2 to 5. I have had the incline at .5 or 1. I hope to get outside in the next couple of weeks. I just started week 6 and I know it will be harder for me when ever I actually get outside. The treadmill does help me keep a steady pace though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonpurr Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I completed C25K outside this past summer and ran a 5K in the fall. I should mention I haven't run since I was about 8 years old and am now 59. I got a gym membership in the fall knowing I would not be out in the cold here in New Hampshire. I continued to walk/run on the treadmill but also tried out the bikes, arcs, elliptical and the strength training circuit. Very quickly I lost my endurance. For the new year I decided to start C25K again all on treadmill. I had no idea what speed I should obtain so I walked at 4.2 and ran at 6.5. It was killing me. I had a hard time running for 5 minutes. Then I noticed a man who was well over 6' tall running at 6.2. I am just under 5'3". I decided I was going too fast. I am now walking at 4 and running at 5.5. I was able to run 20 minutes. On day 3 of each week I add 3-4% incline. Not sure where I should be but I'm further then I was yesterday! dhagen02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I've completed the C25K on the treadmill (walking 3.5 and now jogging 6.0mph). I am waiting for the spring to try it outside. Biggest problem I can see is choosing and maintaining the pace. But I have an option for the outside - bicycle with speedometer I read that adding bike ride to the mix is actually helpful for runners (and vice versa). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard3000 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm 48 and doing this for the second time. I just completed week three and settled on walking 3.5 - 4 and running 4.5 - 5. Have to focus on endurance right now and those speeds feel the most comfortable for me. I have walked with an incline but haven't run with one yet, so that is my goal for next week. Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollowell00 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 From the beginning of starting I always walk at 4 and run at 6 but I'm 5'10 so my strides are longer.. I have never been a runner and I love this app!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollowell00 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 From the beginning of starting I always walk at 4 and run at 6 but I'm 5'10 so my strides are longer.. I have never been a runner and I love this app!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ward Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Hi everyone. I'm 43 and joined the gym 6 weeks ago. I started c25k roughly around last summer and then of course stopped and started and stopped and so on. Since joining the gym I've kept to it pretty well and have managed to skip a couple of weeks. The treadmill in my gym is I'm sure in kph and not mph, now I'm feeling a bit bad as I'm only walking around 5 and jogging at 7 , I've seen what everyone else is running at , is yours mph or kph also.cherrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Mine are mph. I think walking 5mph (=8kph) is quite a challenge . I can manage 4mph walk but no more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhagen02 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I completed C25K outside this past summer and ran a 5K in the fall. I should mention I haven't run since I was about 8 years old and am now 59. I got a gym membership in the fall knowing I would not be out in the cold here in New Hampshire. I continued to walk/run on the treadmill but also tried out the bikes, arcs, elliptical and the strength training circuit. Very quickly I lost my endurance. For the new year I decided to start C25K again all on treadmill. I had no idea what speed I should obtain so I walked at 4.2 and ran at 6.5. It was killing me. I had a hard time running for 5 minutes. Then I noticed a man who was well over 6' tall running at 6.2. I am just under 5'3". I decided I was going too fast. I am now walking at 4 and running at 5.5. I was able to run 20 minutes. On day 3 of each week I add 3-4% incline. Not sure where I should be but I'm further then I was yesterday! LOL I am 5'1" and 3.8 is pretty much a top speed run for me. My kids like to tease me that I run like a corgi but when you have short legs you look like a corgi running no matter what speed. My 6ft tall son is walking at 3.8 and so is my 5'3" son(but he is all legs, short torso). LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Lol Dhagen, im 5'2". Same legs. I run but im not fast. So i run alone, anyone taller just passes me by lol. But im good with that. Hee hee!!! Hey, we are moving. dhagen02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhagen02 Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Lol Dhagen, im 5'2". Same legs. I run but im not fast. So i run alone, anyone taller just passes me by lol. But im good with that. Hee hee!!! Hey, we are moving. LOL! Yes we are moving! Luckily my teenager is good with jogging slowly with me(we are both doing our first 5k in May!). I don't mind the corgi jokes and it has kind of taken on a life of its own in my family with everyone(including my older sister and my nieces) tagging me in every corgi video they see. I embrace it! LOL Need to get me a corgi running shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wife&Mommy Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Wow reading all of your post I feel like such a loser lol! I just started and I'm talking at 2.3 and jogging at 3.0. Hopefully I get can catch up to all of you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Wow reading all of your post I feel like such a loser lol! I just started and I'm talking at 2.3 and jogging at 3.0. Hopefully I get can catch up to all of you soon. That is about right numbers when I started (Dec.2015). Now 3.0mph is too slow for walking... You will get faster, just keep moving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udx1 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I had this question on my mind always, I think there is no hard rule such. One should walk /run at their comfort level and improve from there. I started ealing at 3.0 and jogging at 5.0. Just completed W4D3 and improved to 3.6 and 5.5 speeds. In between I try 6.0 speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute to see if I am ready for next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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