I couldn't find my stride last night on the treadmill. No matter what I did -- speed up, slow down -- I couldn't get it right. My breathing was off, my legs were funky. In the end, I managed only 3.5 not-so-great miles before calling it quits.
The best part of the run is that I figured out that time on the treadmill goes much faster when you are listening to good music. Why it has taken me all these years to learn this, I have no idea. Now I know. And knowing is half the battle, right?
Eh, big deal. Some runs aren't great. That's just the way it is. Fortunately, there's always tomorrow. In my case, today. I'll get it today. I'm up, I'm at 'em, I've got a busy day ahead. A run will be in there and it will be better than yesterday's run because I say so!
Hope you all have a great day on tap!
~ Felice
PS: Don't forget about my cereal giveaway!
I hope you have a great run today!!
ReplyDeleteWeird how some days are just like that. I bet your next run will be kick a%$!
ReplyDeleteI hate when runs are crappy like that! Shake it off and have a good run tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteI hope your run is better today! When I run on the treadmill I will have music and then watch the TVs at the gym so its like a double distraction!
ReplyDeleteWatching a tv program also makes it fly by. I watched a movie once and ran for 2 hours... and I hate the treadmill!
ReplyDeleteI find that I have a 50/50 shot at having a decent run on the 'mill. You have a better track record than I do. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT run today!
sorry your run was so poor! I hate when that happens, it's so frustrating!
ReplyDeletesorry your run was so poor! I hate when that happens, it's so frustrating!
ReplyDeleteEven the best soundtrack in the world can't save a run on a treadmill for me, alas. So I call your 3.5 miles a triumph!
ReplyDeleteI had one of those days last week.. UGH!! Thankfully those days are few and far between. Hope you get your stride back ASAP.
ReplyDeleteI finally figured out the music thing recently, too! Glad you are looking ahead to the run today! Have fun. :)
ReplyDeletesome days are just weird like that. no use forcing it if your body isn't feeling it.
ReplyDeleteThat's disappointing. I hate having tough runs. I hope you have a better run next time. :)
ReplyDeleteBecause you SAY SO, is an awesome statement of fact. You are setting yourself up for a terrific run. Sori about the treadmill run. You just have those days, like everything else in life. I learned that from you a few weeks ago. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI hate when everything is all off. But it does make the good runs seem even better!
ReplyDelete3.5 crummy miles will only make today's glorious miles that much sweeter. Happy running!
ReplyDeleteThe bad runs make the better or good runs that much BETTER! Good luck on your run today! :)
ReplyDeleteI can sometimes rock the outdoor runs sans headphones or just with a good podcast, but on the treadmill? I NEEEEEED music. TV won't even do.
ReplyDeleteHope your run is better today! 3.5 miles is way better than 0, regardless.
Nice attitude and I don't think I could run on the treadmill with TV or music. Not even a mile!
ReplyDeleteMusic is essential to the treadmill! I can also do podcasts at times but something....is needed.
ReplyDeleteI prefer to watch tv or movies during a run on the 'mill. Sorry you had a tough one!
ReplyDeleteYou'll get your dreadmill revenge soon enough, no worries! :)
ReplyDeleteI have 2 types of workouts on the mill, the one where the machine drives me nuts and beats me and the one where I completely and utterly destroy it with my advanced running skills ;) The audio mix does make a difference.
felice, when i am not feeling a treadmill run i MAYBE last for a single mile :) 3.5 is solid! i know how much it takes to not-hop off the machine. i say, nice job. hopefully though your next tm runs will be smoother.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I'm concerned, there's no such thing as a good run on the treadmill! But music does help it go faster, I agree.
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I was having a day like this...I called it PMS and got mad at myself and said you will run faster...that lasted 30 seconds then I got off and took a walk. :)
ReplyDeleteGood tunes and good TV can make treadmill miles fly by....
ReplyDeleteIts also so easy to pull the plug on a treadmill workout; step off and you are done. If I am out on the road -- you have to run back home, so you can't stop. So soldiering on during a bad day on a treadmill is even harder!