Sunday, November 23, 2008
Going the Distance on a Treadmill
Up until a couple of days ago the longest I had ever run on a treadmill was 8 miles. Treadmill running just seems so...tedious, uneventful and well, boring. This past Saturday however, it was so cold outside I wimped out. I decided to do 10 miles on the treadmill and then 10 miles outside. Well my wussiness got the best of me. At 10 miles I looked outside and it didn't look any warmer so I kept going. An hour and a half later I had run 20 MILES ON A TREADMILL and I couldn't believe it! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I switched off between music and t.v. to keep my mind busy. So if you're a wimp like me about the weather but don't think you can run 20+ miles on a treadmill, I hope this post helps you take courage and just go for it. It wasn't that bad...I'm not going to make a habit out of it... but it wasn't that bad.
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20 miles! That is impressive!
Oh, I feel your pain! When I was training for Marine Corps marathon there was a bad storm out on the only day I could get my 16 miles in. So I had to do it on the treadmill. It was the longest 3 hours of my life. But a few movies and oodles of songs on my iPod later I did it.
I trained for the Marine Corps Marathon entirely on the treadmill! It was not safe enough for me to run by myself in my neighborhood, so I just did it indoors. I could program the incline to mimic an outdoor run and uphill resistance.
Movies, Shuffle playlists, Themed playlists, and books on tape helped. :)
Sounds like a nightmare but I am actually a little relieved that it is possible! I live in the Toronto area and I was getting worried about my training when crazy weather hits. good to know it is an option (although a bummer). Good for you!
I cranked out 90 minutes on the 'mill while listening to the BYU/Utah football game on the radio over the weekend. My longest run on the treadmill was a few months ago when I did 10. Like you said, it's really not so bad once you just put your mind to it.
I actually quite enjoy treadmill running because I can do it in the privacy of my own home where I don't have to worry about the nuisances of people, cars or dogs. I can wear what I want, listen to what I want... and the best part, if I get worn out and decide I want to cut my run short, I just click stop.
More recently, I've been doing my speedwork sessions on the treadmill, thanks to a tip from Runner's World. The controlled aspects of it lower the stress impact on your body, reducing the risk of injury. There's definitely some advantages to the old hamster wheel!
I just had to do a long 12 mile run on my treadmill a few weeks ago. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be either (still not fun-but not horrible). I rotated between listening to music and the tv too. Wow, 20 miles though! I guess it can be done!
Good to hear. I am going to start training for Boston at the end of Dec and I live in northern WI. I have a feeling I will be doing some 20 milers on the treadmill :0 You give me hope that I will survive running in one place for that long :)
That is truly amazing. Before I ran my first marathon I wondered what it would be like if I ran my first 26.2 miles on a treadmill. I imagined I would get off and run around the YMCA shouting "I just ran a marathon!" And everyone would think I was crazy, but I would know the truth: I was a treadmill marathoner.
WOW! truly amazing... good job. I ran 14 on the treadmill once last winter, i thought that was tough. Way to stick it out and get the miles in.
Good work! I did 16 in my training last summer and it was okay, but not my favorite. I haven't done more than 5 since. :)
Wow...I'm impressed!!!
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