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W8R1 Treadmill Experience

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Completed W8R1 yesterday on cruise ship treadmill, not too difficult other than a bit wobbly due to ships movement.

Turned out it was very slow as i didn't know what speed to set the treadmill too, and didn't want exhaust myself for the longer time. It appears I run a lot faster on the road.

But having said that, I did it! 😁

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Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate

Go on you runner you! Well done and enjoy your cruise! 😊🙌

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

Runner? Moi? Ha ha ha ha he ha ha! 🤣🤣🤣

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ArthurJGGraduate in reply to JohnTR

Yep. You run, so you're a runner.

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JanB76Graduate

Ha, ha, I had a similar incident a few weeks back when I had to use a treadmill (twice!) at the gym where I was on holiday. Not really for me, but it did serve it's purpose, lol.

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Booperscoops

Wow go u!! Why not run around the deck to get a different view? Xx

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to Booperscoops

Can't run all way around, have keep doubling back, plus too hot in ports.

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Booperscoops in reply to JohnTR

Argh hadn’t thought of that! Enjoy ure cruise 🚢

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Tasha99Graduate

I seem to run a lot slower on the treadmill too. I don’t understand why. It doesn’t feel like I’m going slower 🤷🏽‍♀️

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to Tasha99

Yes it was odd, I can usually judge my speed by where I am on my usual running route. I guess not having that I was cautious of going too fast and exhausting myself.

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