Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Treadmill love?

Most times I would rather poke my eyes out than run on the treadmill but for some reason, I’ve been finding it to be much less intimidating than running outside. I don’t know if it’s because I can have more control of what I’m doing, but I had the best treadmill run after work today. I felt like I could have ran for another three miles, but knowing the Army 10 miler is just around the corner (Sunday!) I kept it short: 3.0 miles in 27 minutes.

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Maybe it was because it was one of those treadmills with the fans that blow right on you. Maybe it was because I was watching the NY Yankees vs Texas Rangers game. It could have been because I ate some Fage Honey yogurt as a pre-run snack.

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Maybe it was because I had a great day overall, so it would only make sense to end it on such a high note. Either way, sometimes you just gotta give props to the treadmill.

Do you have a love/hate relationship with the treadmill?

4 comments:

  1. yay for a great treadmill run! I am NOT a fan of the DREADmill at all! Luckily we are coming into warmer months now so lots of running outside yay!

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  2. I like the treadmill because I can press buttons and push myself with numbers. I don't like how you are stuck in one place and not experiencing life as you would if you were outside. It really depends on what I'm in the mood for.

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  3. Yup, love-hate! Blowing fans, ipods & tv screens help with the boredom. I have run 12 miles on the treadmill and it was simply hideous! I am so glad you had a great run . . . it'll help with the 10 miler. : )

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  4. 3 miles in 27 minutes on a tredmill is awesome!

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