Yesterday, out of necessity, I used the treadmill for the first time in my journey and wow what a difference! I unofficially did my graduation run with normal breathing and legs that don't ache. Why did nobody tell me treadmills are easier than beaches?!
Anyway, motivation is back with a passion now I've confirmed it was just the weather beating me
I feel a gym membership/ treadmill purchase coming on!!! (give it a few weeks SMS I reckon I'll pick up a bargain!)
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I should think pretty much anywhere is easier than a beach, hevskii, unless it's a hill!
And well done for completing the programme!
But I know what you mean. I'm recovering from knee problems and did a 5 minute run on a treadmill last week, first run for 6 weeks and first ever on a treadmill. I did 7.5km/h which was nicely within my comfort zone, and it was only afterwards I realized I had breathed through my nose all the time... wouldn't have happened in the woods...
And on the treadmill you have such fascinatingly different things to think about. This morning I saw that walking at 6km/h I took 23 steps to burn 1 calorie, while jogging at 7.5 I had 16 steps per calorie. Now, I quick-started the treadmill today which meant I didn't have to put my weight in - so next time I can give it all my vital statistics and see if the steps per calorie change... the possibilities are endless
But mind you, as soon as spring comes and my knees are completely better I'll be back in my woods again...
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