Surviving the "Dreadmill"!
It is January in Illinois
The “Dreadmill” is my friend, because it is always there for
me. It is there for me in inclement weather. It is there for me if I am not able to get out on
a run without the kids. However, it is my enemy because the runs on it are so
boring and seem so long. I love running
outside! The "Dreadmill" is inevitable for a runner’s survival, though. How
do I get through runs on the “Dreadmill”?
First, I cover up the display board with a towel or sweatshirt the minute I get up to traveling speed.
Second, I turn on my iPod and jam out to the best playlist I
have.
Lastly, I never look at the display board. If I am going to run 3 miles, I listen to 12
songs. This has been a fool proof method for me to minimally get in three miles
and sometimes four depending on my speed or if I forget what song number I was
on!
So, what do you do to survive your time on the “Dreadmill”?
I would love to know!
~Danyelle :)
Even though I can't run right now. I don't do music simply because I must be listening for children :P SO I think of my goals and try to stay there, play beat the clock always running a faster time trying to constantly go faster. Go to my upcoming race as if I were running it right then and winning even though that will NEVER happen. It is my thinking time
ReplyDeleteHaha 12 songs! I survive the mill (barely) by changing the incline or speed every minute or 2 or else I'm bored silly.
ReplyDeleteGood advice! Thank you both!
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