Tonight’s run had every potential to suck.
It was 8:30 by the time I could get to the gym.
I didn’t want to. Like, not even a little bit. I’d missed a group run that Erica had organized tonight because I was still at work, and by the time I left work, it was already dark, and I didn’t really want to run outside in the dark.
But I have two big races coming up, and I want to feel strong and ready for them.
So, off to the gym it was.
I only had a long-sleeved shirt with me, and I thought I might melt into a sweaty mess, but I got on that damn moving belt of death.
5 miles, 47:25.
Mile 1: 6.0mph
Mile 2: 6.4
Mile 3: 6.5
Mile 4: started getting bored and just kept pushing the speed up
Mile 5: back to 6.0
I collapsed onto the mat in a sweaty mess to stretch.
Sorry, treadmill, I won this one.
Better late than never 🙂
@Sana: Precisely.
That treadmill looks so fancy! And I used to hate it too, but that thing always kicks my ass in the best way.
@Emily (@EmSemm): I guess it is a pretty fancy one! But it might have been too fancy, because it kept telling me it didn’t “detect me on the belt.” Because clearly I have such a light step…ha! 🙂
Sometimes the treadmill just needs to be shown who’s boss! I guess if you can go run at 8:30, I can make myself go work out out here in the Pacific Time Zone, too, huh.
@Kaytee: It’s like 5:30 or 6:30 in Hawaii now, right? My answer for you is yes 🙂
Awesome for hitting the gym and showing that treadmill who’s boss. 🙂
I went to Erica Sara’s group run. It would have been nice to see you there. I would say it would have been nice to run with you, but I pretty much ran with the group for about half a mile before everyone was way ahead of me. It was a fun run nevertheless. Bummer that you couldn’t make it. I think there will be more group runs in the future.
Glad you were able to make it and had fun!
I run better on the treadmill, but that’s mostly because the awful allergy season is GREATLY affecting my asthma. 🙁
Booo allergies 🙁
Props for working out at 8:30PM!
That’s right! You have power over the treadmill, show it who is the master ;P
I hate treadmill runs too..but it’s been so cold and rainy, I’m a wimp running outdoors when the weather is bad. Props for going so late..I don’t think I would have made the same decision!
Adapting to a change in plans can be the biggest hurdle for me. It usually results in a skipped workout. So here’s a high five for you for making it to the gym! Good job!
Way to go! It’s so impressive getting to the gym that late. And you crushed those 5 miles 🙂
I love that treadmill. If mine had a screen like that I would be able to get my butt on it at 830 PM event hough I’m usually in bed at 9! =)
Great workout!
You made that fancy treadmill your b*tch! (Sorry Theodora’s Mom)
@Jen Correa @ Mom’s Gotta Run: My mom is from NJ. She doesn’t get offended easily 🙂
I hate the treadmill. I am so glad you kicked it’s ass! It totally deserves it. Sorry for swearing, but saying “I’m glad you kicked it’s butt” just doesn’t quite have the same effect 😉
Haha that’s pretty much how I feel about the treadmill too. And the elliptical. I hate them and they bore me, but I need them at the same time. Ugh!
That treadmill looks SO nice! The ones at my gym are so old, I feel like they’re ready to fall apart. 🙂
Great job kicking its ass!!
Good job getting it done!
You ran 5 miles in 48 minutes? Dang woman, you run like a horse! I can’t even run 3 miles in 1 hour!
Nice. The humor is still there even if you are subjected to rigorous exercise. Simply amazing.
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The treadmill looks nice. Now I have an idea on how to lose some of my weight. Thank you for posting this.
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