Category Archives: treadmill running
Winter Running Weather Warning: Duh, it’s cold out, so duh, put some clothes on
This runner is a full-on weather wimp. There, I said it, all of you Minnesotans, New Yorkers, and residents of states with ‘real’ seasons can feel superior to me. BUT, let me at least say in my defense that I’m … Continue reading
Filed under running, tips, treadmill running
It’s a Treadmill War: There will be losers and potentially collateral damage
The line of treadmills at the gym is like a runner’s minefield. Sometimes you enter, innocently minding your own business, start up the belt happily going about your scheduled run and BAM!!! TREADMILL WAR!! You unassumingly are turned into the … Continue reading
Filed under Cartoons, running, treadmill running
“The First Run is the Sweetest”…or Something Like That, Cat
Six weeks and the legs went to the dogs! I know I haven’t talked about it too much on here (I’ve been playing by the ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’ rules a … Continue reading
Filed under cross country, injuries, motivation, running, treadmill running
Let’s All Have Cake and Bring Your iPod Too
Today it’s all about Cake. To be more precise, it’s about music, sorry chocolate cake you also deserve a few special days to call your own but today’s not it. My all time favorite running song is Cake’s ‘The Distance.’ … Continue reading
Filed under cross training, motivation, running, tips, treadmill running
What NOT to do When Running — All or Nothing is Not Smart
At least I didn’t step in it! Yes, this girl with no coordination was at least able to dodge the steamy pile of horse doodoo on the bike trail today. My friend, no so lucky in the poop department and … Continue reading
Filed under injuries, running, tips, training, treadmill running
Two Days in a Row…My Bum is Feeling It
They say that putting the treadmill at 1.5% grade makes it equivalent to running outside. I don’t care who ‘they’ are but I’m telling you that running outside is harder, one and a half, schmone and a half. Okay, no, … Continue reading
Filed under family, friends, running, running friends, treadmill running
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