Didn't fancy braving the elements (the rain was lashing down) last night so I took this one indoors. It's the first time since W1R1 that I've not been outside so I was wondering if I would be able to get through it on the treadmill for a couple of reasons; boredom being the first but secondly because of the constant pace - i know i could have changed it but when you're out on the road i think you'd change pace automatically depending on how tired you are or if you were going up hill etc.
Anyway I did it, although i missed the fresh air though and sweat like the proverbial pig! So long week 8, and come to me my sweet, shiny, green badge All the best for your coming runs everyone.
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Fantastic, hopefully the weather will at least brighten up and running outside will be possible again. Good luck with wk9 your green badge is just 3 runs away - hooray!
Well done for completing W8. Also very brave to return to the treadmill, I agree that for these longer runs it must be very hard to concentrate and keep motivated but completely understandable to use it if the rain is lashing down outside. I have never used a treadmill as I have never joined a gym my only experience was for my gait analysis at the Sweatshop for new trainers and we abandoned that after a few minutes as I was not running in my natural stance because I was so new to it.
Hope the weather improves for your week 9 runs so you can cross that magical finishing line in the fresh air.
Welcome to graduation week, Leyther!!! That wonderful little badge is getting closer and closer!!
I never really thought about treadmilling and not being able to naturally allow your body to adjust to it's own pace, but I think that you are exactly right. I haven't used a treadmill in years, but when I run outside my body determines my speed and distance. I don't think I would like the treadmill demanding that from me!
Well done and enjoy W9!! Oh yes, get a cloth handy...you will want to keep that green badge shined up!!
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