The Treadmill
The treadmill. Some people call it the dread mill, but honestly- I love it. It gives me the opportunity to really SWEAT when I normally don’t outside (because it’s freezing), helps me practice my mental strength, and gives me a sense of safety on those days where maybe the roads are icy and snowplows are abundant.
I almost always do my speedwork and tempo paced runs on the treadmill in the winter.
Plus, it gives me an opportunity to people watch. I mean, what’s better than getting your workout in and watching other people figure out how to work the equipment? This is one of my favorite treadmill workouts.
I also get to catch up on those Netflix shows that I never get to watch otherwise. You know things like The Crown, Greys, Gilmore Girls. I know some people love to read while running, but honestly- I just can’t do that. I don’t know how they can keep their gaze?!?!
I’ve logged thousands of miles on the treadmill including some 20 mile runs (I love to say ‘let me run an hour’- go pee or take a gel- then tell myself I have another hour ). I also put on a crazy kick-butt playlist for those faster runs and try to tune out as much as possible. I also alternate the incline to give me some variety and challenge my body to changing its form.
Can you imagine where I’m heading this morning as it’s -5* out? THE TREADMILL! Time for some tempo miles, varying incline, strength work, & a quick swim to shake it all out before work. We’re also going out to dinner tonight and picking up Alex’s Wedding suit! Yay!
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Favorite part of the treadmill?
-What are you up to this weekend?
-Anyone have a go-to treadmill trick to run longer on it?