you want to. – Plodding HippoVariety is the keyI started three years ago on treadmills, but it's nothing like running outside. Now I find a treadie hard to bear. Also try a combination of other things, like club track sessions for building speed

own pace strategy and don't get distracted by anyone else's on the day. It's usually my undoing that I run/walk/crawl at someone else's pace and not my own. – Extreme MuzzyI did a treadmill stress test with a sports scientist, and he said threshold

on who you are. I think some runners waste their time having rest days. If your upper-body weights days leave you feeling buoyant, cheerful and ready to go the next morning, it probably works perfectly well as rest. Even I can manage a couple of sessions

Ease into your running planHave you had a chance to look at the beginners' training plans on this site (the grey training tab at the top)? Going straight in to three 30-min sessions is quite a strong start, and it's important not to get injured at this stage