hi there
I started cycling when i first started this WOE and am now at 2 miles mountain biking and 2.5 miles regular street biking aout 3-4 times a week..
I am also starting to hike (was able to go for 1:40.. about 2-3 miles with NO huffing and puffing.. unlike last year).. and today I did my first program on the treadmill
hubby bought me this treadmill last year for my birthday.. but he has been the only one using it regularly..
anyhow I did the easiest program.. started out slow and incline 1 (0) and went up to 5.6 mph at an incline of 5.. for a total of 18 minutes (and some odd seconds) and 1.69 miles.. now this program WANTED me to go to 7.2 mph, but when i saw that i said NO WAY and kept it at 5.6..
I also registered at ifit.com and plugged in information to get my fitness level.. then it gave me a personal treadmill workout I can use.. You can only plug your machine in if your treadmill is compatible.. but you can probably register for free and use the workout they say is best for you on YOUR machine too.. my workout looks good (goes up to 6 mph with 4 incline.. considered by them to be moderate, it's level 2) and it will also keep track of my workouts for me, I can personalize them etc.. (they also have strength training, yoga, elliptical etc etc)
anyhow i know it doesnt have much to do with running.. but im going to use this to get to a point where perhaps I can do a marathon also someday (or half)!
best wishes to you!! and i'll definitely have to check out that thread in BFL.. I am subscribed to 'new to cycling' and the guys over there have been SO helpful to me (not to mention I have a very supportive DH)!