Now, the running thing...
I stopped using the treadmill because we didn't seem to gel.
More like I was too big to be runnin on it.
It wasn't an issue with stamina, per se. I could easily hit 2 miles. But when I tried to crank up the speed, I was constantly reminded how far from "normal" I was.
The damn thing had a weight restriction.
If you're under 250, the treadmill would do you right. Anything over that, and he'd probably send yo ass flyin backward into a wall (or in my case, the old lady walking by) when the belt suddenly stopped. I hated not being able to run so much that I got some shoes and decided to do it outside.
Not the thing to do if you're a beginning runner and live in North Carolina. These hills had my calves burning.
So the arc trainer had become my salvation. But I kept hearing Kyle talk about the treadmill and how he's doing 2+ miles now. It was like dangling chocolate in front of my face. I had to see.
I did 3 miles my third time out. Yeah, it skipped, but I guess the 35 pounds I'm down so far helped keep me centered.
More like I was too big to be runnin on it.
It wasn't an issue with stamina, per se. I could easily hit 2 miles. But when I tried to crank up the speed, I was constantly reminded how far from "normal" I was.
The damn thing had a weight restriction.
If you're under 250, the treadmill would do you right. Anything over that, and he'd probably send yo ass flyin backward into a wall (or in my case, the old lady walking by) when the belt suddenly stopped. I hated not being able to run so much that I got some shoes and decided to do it outside.
Not the thing to do if you're a beginning runner and live in North Carolina. These hills had my calves burning.
So the arc trainer had become my salvation. But I kept hearing Kyle talk about the treadmill and how he's doing 2+ miles now. It was like dangling chocolate in front of my face. I had to see.
I did 3 miles my third time out. Yeah, it skipped, but I guess the 35 pounds I'm down so far helped keep me centered.
posted by M-Dubb at
11:52 PM
3 Comments:
The treadmill is one of my best friends..yes, sometimes we have fall-outs (where joints or shins hurt) but overall, I clock over 3.5 miles, 6 days a week. It keeps my weight in check and takes me away from everything...everything. When I'm on it I don't hear or see anyone...I'm in my zone, into my music and going places and seeing myself in ways I don't do normally.
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Unknown, at 1:51 PM
Make the treadmill your friend. I am a eliptical lover. Love it to death! But hitting the treadmill is giving me great results. So make peace with it.
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TBone, at 9:32 PM
tbone...I'm also a lover of the elliptical machine. I can do about 65 minutes on that alone...it gives a great workout.
I definitely get into a zone when on the treadmill, though I do keep an eye out for any hotties making their way to the gym.
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E, at 10:41 PM
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