Ok, people. It’s hot. I don’t mean it’s warm; I mean it’s fry an egg on my driveway hot already and it’s just mid-May!! I have a ½ marathon to train for and runs to work into my week, but even waking up at 5 a.m., the temperature is already creeping up into the high 70’s. That’s just degrees away from 80, which is what I like to call “The Uncomfortable Zone”. So, on those days I hit what some runners refer to as “The Dreadmill”. Not me, baby, no, nuh-uh. I like the treadmill. In Florida in the summer, I downright LOVE the treadmill. Why? I’ve got 10 reasons why, and in pure David Letterman style, let me present …..
The Top Ten Positive Aspects of a Treadmill Run:
10) I have surround sound without earbuds slipping out of my ears due to the high sweat factor.
9) I can see my HR, pace, mileage without fear of tripping while staring at my Garmin.
8) I can run in my sports bra without freaking out my neighbors.
7) There are no wild dogs, only my tame one, staring up at me like I'm crazy.
6) My chocolate milk is only a few steps away at the end of my run!
5) There is no Nature’s (Speed) Way traffic to dodge.
4) There are no love bugs ... very important for a mouth breather!
3) There are no rabid squirrels or slimy snakes in my path.
2) There's always a potty with no line mere feet away.
And the number one positive aspect of a treadmill run is ……
1) It's in a climate controlled environment and I'm the controller!
So, with summer temps already here and no hope for a cold front, my training won’t have to suffer, and neither will I!
Happy training!!
Leslie
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