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| My treadmill. And my running buddy- the Aflac Duck. |
I know some people absolutely dread running on a treadmill. For one, it is boring. For two, it doesn't simulate outdoor running at all. For three, it is boring. But I guess I am one of those weird people who actually enjoy running on a treadmill. It isn't my favorite thing to do, but I don't mind it either. The longest I have ever ran on one is 12 miles. Yes, you read that correctly. I ran 12 miles on my treadmill last summer. I was too tired to figure out a route and gear up with proper amounts of fuel and water so I just hopped on my treadmill, watched a movie and made it happen.
I have now had my treadmill for one whole year. I asked for it for Valentine's Day last year. My poor husband has the weirdest wife in the world. Who requests a treadmill for a gift on Valentine's day? Me. This year I am asking for new running shoes. Who needs a box of chocolates? Give me something to help me on my running journey and you have captured my heart forever. For Christmas I asked for a Garmin Forerunner watch. Maybe I have a problem. Oh well, moving on...
Today I ran on my famous treadmill. I am trying to come up with a good name for it. Any suggestions? It is in our tiny little fourth bedroom that is also a pantry, coat closet and storage room. But I am always grateful for it because it allows me to run anytime. NO EXCUSES! I do not always have the luxury of just heading out the door and going for a run outside because of the kids. But I can always hop on my trusty treadmill. We have a very special bond. Today for my entertainment I did half mile hill repeats and took some pictures of myself. It was a 3 mile run so I did 1/2 mile flat, then 1/2 mile at a 5% incline...then repeated that for 3 miles at a 10:00 minute pace. Here is my before and after shots.
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| Ready to run |
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| The treadmill makes me sweat like nothing else can! |
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| Yay for sweaty treadmill runs! Time for a shower. |
I would of never been able to complete 12 miles on the treadmill!! You had a great workout this morning. Great pics!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you. I had a treadmill for a while, and I just could not bring myself to enjoy it enough to keep it. Like you said, it is most defiantly boring, although I never tried the movie thing that may have worked. Anyway yet again I am impressed :)
ReplyDeletesomething about the treadmill makes me sweat profusely and I only walk at a fast pace, not even running. Round about the 10min mark it just rolls off me. And this is why I hate the treadmill. I walk like that outside and I don't look like I have some sort of glandular problem.
ReplyDeleteAww I like the Aflac ducky.. do you push the button when you get bored just to laugh?
ReplyDeleteSarah the same thing happens to me! I get so over heated and sweat more than doing anything else.
AFLAC! Good Memories... Way to go, girl. Oh and, you look so HOT! :)
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