Unable to run yesterday on my normal running day due to work commitments has really thrown my week out so I knew today I had to get a run of some sorts in. With heavy rain and more forcasted, I didn’t want to chance waiting till 6pm when Stu was home so decided to give the treadmill another whirl.
So I pulled it out of it’s dust collecting position in the hallway to where I could also see Suzie playing in the living room. I started slow trying to get into a pace, turning up the speed as I went until I got to the 8 mark. I don’t know if its my imagination or what but running on a treadmill always seems like I am going way much quicker than out doors but I’m actually going snails pace! How does that work? It took me the first 2k to find a stride I was comfortable with and one that I would not kick the plate in front or fall off the belt behind. I’d just started to feel like I was making progress when Suzie decided to find a pen and daddy’s books! So hopping off the treadmill (I did this safely) to rescue the said books from being drawn on majorly interrupted my pace. Maybe treadmill wasn’t the best option when house bound with a toddler.
I got back on and was amused for five minutes when suzie came up to the baby gate, yes I’m not daft enough to run on the treadmill with toddler access she would have been trying to join me or swinging off the bars if she had a choice. I think she was impersonating me running stood in front of me waving my arms around running on the spot. She seemed to find this hilarious before proceeding to going back to taking advantage of a free for all in the living room and emptying all the toy boxes.
I now know why I love running out doors so much, it really is my head space and my time away from tipped up toy boxes.
I have to be honest I also find running on the spot so boring that when I hit 4k my brain had already told my legs they could stop at 5k and we’d make this a small run today, not because my legs were tired but because my brain was bored and I was dripping wet through! (I’ll never moan about fresh air again)
When I hit 5k I began to slow the treadmill down to a walk and walked for a couple of minutes before getting off, I felt quiet disorientated hen I got off and even a bit dizzy having to steady myself, something I’ve not experienced yet whilst running.
I think its safe to say I am not a treadmill runner and shall be avoiding the use of it at all costs.I’m even considering putting it up for sale as I just don’tthink it’s for me. I’m dissapointed at the shocking time and pace of today’s run, that has to be worse 5k ever! However I’m glad I at least did something which is better than nothing.
I am just hoping we don’t get hit with major snow this winter whilst training for the full marathon as I have no idea how I would do more than around 5k in doors. If anyone has any suggestions, hints or tips to help they would be greatly appreciated. I’m looking forward to getting back out on the paths!
