Well, today was my first day going to the gym with the end result (half marathon) in mind. I optimistically hopped on the treadmill while a friend of mine doing a similar WISE project biked (he was the wise one in this situation). A little ways in running 10 minute miles, I realized maybe running for an hour, on a treadmill, my first day, wasn't ideal. Maybe it was my shoes, or the fact that a heater was blowing on me, or simply running on a treadmill that made it so miserable, but likely it was me. After 40 minutes and 4 miles, I decided to give my thumping feet a rest and use some other cardio machines, and then free weights. As much as I love House Hunters, it doesn't keep me motivated-- in fact quite the opposite.
If I learned anything today, it's that treadmills suck. I can't wait to be able to comfortably run outside without freezing my tush off.
Hopefully this will soon become more bearable!
Treadmills do suck Moll, you're not alone :)
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