Is this technology faff?!

[Knittingrunner]

As you know we invested in a treadmill during lockdown as I am shielding and missed running desperately but it’s harder than it looks! I’ve always been ok getting ready to go out running except when I forgot to charge the headphones! 😱. Everything was in one place but so far I haven’t managed a session on the treadmill without forgetting to switch something on!!

This morning I remembered my headphones and got the right podcast but the phone hit the programme button and I suddenly found I was running at 10.5k an hour at a 15% incline 😳. I nearly fell off! Then I realised I hadn’t turned the fan on so had to get off and switch it on but then realised it was pointing towards the wall not me! Husband to the rescue 😉.

I think need a check list like pilots before I get on it again 😂

Anyway I managed to do the planned run eventually. A gentle 3k.

Now to relax in the garden and complete a check list. 🤣

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Oh I'm sorry Knittingrunner you made me laugh🤣 but you got it all sorted. So yes next time, speed - check , incline- check and fan in right direction- check.

Enjoy your day in the garden 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

It made me laugh too! One day I will get it right. 😉🏃🏻‍♀️

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

A cautionary tale - should you feel the need to pull an article of clothing over your head while running on a treadmill, don't stop running while you can't see - the treadmill won't stop, and you'll be ejected via the back door. Has this happened to me - no Have I seen it happen, oh yes - I won't say who to, but some readers may be able to guess …...

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

🤣🤣I will try to remember.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

🤣 I love the idea of your pilot checklist. Great run for you today, well done. Happy running 🤗

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Oh dear, faff is probably not the word I’d use Knittingrunner! Well done you for persevering! Enjoy your garden!

[Wenderwoo]

Haha! Can’t help but laugh, good old hubby coming to the rescue. I’m sure you’ll get into a routine soon especially with a list! Enjoy 👍😁

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

Post it on the console I think 😉

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Hilarious! Can't wait for your next installment!