I went to the basement yesterday with a very ambitious goal of running 12 miles on the treadmill. Yes, 12 miles on the treadmill. Well, I did at least make it through six miles. When I run on the treadmill I try to come up with games to play to get me through the miles. I decide to run a mile, walk for 1 minute, run a mile walk for a minute... then I switch it up and run a 1/4 mile at one pace and then increase the pace every 1/4 mile until it's just too difficult, then I start decreasing the speed every 1/4 mile. Then I start to play with the incline, but the truth never changes, that treadmill running is just soooo boring and I still haven't done a long run for the week. I really need to get out of the house and hit the streets for a nice long run with sun and breezes and changing scenery.
Tonight I'll get on my spin bike for some cross training. I'll stay on the bike for about 30 minutes.
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Treadmill running IS super boring! I don't know how people can go to the gym and stare at the TV while knocking out miles. I simply can't stand it. I even find running at the local high school track incredibly boring. I am fortunate enough to live near Lake Michigan where the state running club (Badgerland Striders) have laid 1/2 mile markers up and down the bike path. I am thankful for that everyday!
We're definitely on the same page then. Sometimes I go to the HS track and after about 3 miles I just can't take it. I try changing lanes with each lap just to give myself something to do. I live close to Prospect Park in Brooklyn and 1 lap on the inside is about 3.3 miles and one loop around the outside of the park is almost 4 miles. I definitely prefer to run there, but sometimes time is the issue or I need the 1/2 mile or mile markers depending on the workout that I'm doing. I just hope I never fall asleep on the treadmill.
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