I don’t use the treadmill very often – I think I’d like to more – particularly over summer. Of course I race people. I love outlasting people on the treadmill. If they get on after me I have to keep running (and nose breathing) until they leave again. I will be the fittest damnit.
Also that picture is horrendous. Wait! It’s a really well-done picture. I can’t handle the … omg…. if someone did that next to me there would seen be two of us throwing up (sincerely, sympathetic spewer and vomit-phobes anonymous member).
You should share the Google Docs link again :). I had to dig through my email to get it out but I logged my miles… definitely a high mileage week for me but it’s paying off :). I’m not a big treadmill runner anymore… it really affects my form when I run on one alot, as I tend to keep my arms closer which I shouldn’t do. But it’s good for rainy, cold, days or for intervals/speedwork (esp. since we don’t have a good track in my town). But nothing compares to a good outside run!
ya..the tread is best busted out in the winter to get quality sessions if it’s too slick outside!
PS- if u log into ur Google acct. and go to doc’s they will take u right to it 🙂
I don’t have any funny treadmill war stories – I’m not super competitive so I don’t instigate them. But I can’t deny the ego boost that comes with running for a while and seeing multiple people get on the treadmill next to you, finish their workout, and leave. 😉
I can The Color Run today! It was 110% not on plan because I got five hours of sleep last night and my body was barely functioning this morning. It’s impossible to be competitive with The Color Run, though, because all 15K people went in some 15 waves, so it wasn’t a huge deal.
Yes, I have glanced over at the pace of the person running next to me. Any challenges dont’ last as I settle in to running my own race and pace. It’s strange how the noise one makes when running is not indicative of pace.
I have been known to be running next to someone who stops running, goes home, sleeps, cooks breakfast, reads the paper, starts a family, changes careers, and then they come back to the club and I’m still there running.
But now I’ve got my own hookup at home, which I highly recomend, and the treadmill wars at the club don’t happen.
Since sunday, sept 23rd, I have 39 miles in. I don’t see myself running today, so that’s probably going to be my last contribution to your very neat competition.
haha…make sure u add in there that ur little treadmill foe was also able to buy themselves a Rascal and scoot their way to the casket too…jk.
and THANKS for the miles update…got it!
I haven’t had a gym membership in years, and when I did I was young/dumb and not a runner by any stretch of the imagination. No good tales. I have my own treadmill now so the only person I compete against is myself – kind of boring now that I think about it.
I ran a 5k on saturday, and that was the extent of my weekend running.. lazy bum right here!
hahaha…u COULD!!! c’mon Madge was busting out 10milers in her prime then rocking in concert. i kno u can channel enough awesome inner chick to win a tread war! 😉
hahahaha. i just realized i have yet to actually catch someone trying to beat me…but im constantly trying to beat other people on the TM. hey…at least it keeps my workout interesting;)
Hi, Cait. I am an old man (62) who is about 50 pounds (or more) overweight, and I just started a exercise program on my treadmill. I stumbled across one of your articles via google about keeping your mind focused while running, “liked” you on FB, and hope some of your articles will help me keep not just my mind focused, but my body focused on walking and running so that I can actually “run” a 5K in April, 2014.
Hi Wayne, thank you so much for you comment…and I’m soooo happy to hear that you’ve gotten yourself involved in the BEST sport around! 🙂 You take it at your own pace, walk/run and keep doing that consistently and you’ll be amazed at how much you’ll improve, the weight you’ll lose, but most importantly how PROUD you’ll feel. Keep me posted, and you will ROCK that 5k. 🙂
OH! That’s great news!!! Because I ran my first 19 miler today 😉 I’ll go update that now!!
hahaha…heck yea!! 🙂
I don’t use the treadmill very often – I think I’d like to more – particularly over summer. Of course I race people. I love outlasting people on the treadmill. If they get on after me I have to keep running (and nose breathing) until they leave again. I will be the fittest damnit.
Also that picture is horrendous. Wait! It’s a really well-done picture. I can’t handle the … omg…. if someone did that next to me there would seen be two of us throwing up (sincerely, sympathetic spewer and vomit-phobes anonymous member).
haha…oh man, yea it was pretty horrendous all around. i’m surprised there wasn’t a manic vomit outbreak from all those vomit-phobes present! 😉
You should share the Google Docs link again :). I had to dig through my email to get it out but I logged my miles… definitely a high mileage week for me but it’s paying off :). I’m not a big treadmill runner anymore… it really affects my form when I run on one alot, as I tend to keep my arms closer which I shouldn’t do. But it’s good for rainy, cold, days or for intervals/speedwork (esp. since we don’t have a good track in my town). But nothing compares to a good outside run!
ya..the tread is best busted out in the winter to get quality sessions if it’s too slick outside!
PS- if u log into ur Google acct. and go to doc’s they will take u right to it 🙂
I don’t have any funny treadmill war stories – I’m not super competitive so I don’t instigate them. But I can’t deny the ego boost that comes with running for a while and seeing multiple people get on the treadmill next to you, finish their workout, and leave. 😉
I can The Color Run today! It was 110% not on plan because I got five hours of sleep last night and my body was barely functioning this morning. It’s impossible to be competitive with The Color Run, though, because all 15K people went in some 15 waves, so it wasn’t a huge deal.
wow…did u make it out alive and bright pink?? 😉
Yes, I have glanced over at the pace of the person running next to me. Any challenges dont’ last as I settle in to running my own race and pace. It’s strange how the noise one makes when running is not indicative of pace.
I have been known to be running next to someone who stops running, goes home, sleeps, cooks breakfast, reads the paper, starts a family, changes careers, and then they come back to the club and I’m still there running.
But now I’ve got my own hookup at home, which I highly recomend, and the treadmill wars at the club don’t happen.
Since sunday, sept 23rd, I have 39 miles in. I don’t see myself running today, so that’s probably going to be my last contribution to your very neat competition.
haha…make sure u add in there that ur little treadmill foe was also able to buy themselves a Rascal and scoot their way to the casket too…jk.
and THANKS for the miles update…got it!
I love treadmill wars! They are so motivating because I can’t help but be competitive.
and they’re even better cuz u win 😉
I haven’t had a gym membership in years, and when I did I was young/dumb and not a runner by any stretch of the imagination. No good tales. I have my own treadmill now so the only person I compete against is myself – kind of boring now that I think about it.
I ran a 5k on saturday, and that was the extent of my weekend running.. lazy bum right here!
YAY for races, how’d it go?? ummm, i run so i can be lazy sans guilt 🙂
Definitely been in some treadmill races. Lol. I send my husband to check other peoples’ paces because I’m blind. Haha.
hahaha..i love it!! u even have a mole to do ur dirty work! 🙂
I’ve actually never run on a treadmill. 🙂
wat?!?! well, i’d venture to guess u would win some wars. that said, u need to go run at least a mile and pop ur treadmill cherry. 😛
–If I could start a treadmill war, babe, I WOULD… I’m envious of those bitches! x
hahaha…u COULD!!! c’mon Madge was busting out 10milers in her prime then rocking in concert. i kno u can channel enough awesome inner chick to win a tread war! 😉
hahahaha. i just realized i have yet to actually catch someone trying to beat me…but im constantly trying to beat other people on the TM. hey…at least it keeps my workout interesting;)
hahaha…i luv it! so u’re creaming people and not even aware of it. 😉
Hi, Cait. I am an old man (62) who is about 50 pounds (or more) overweight, and I just started a exercise program on my treadmill. I stumbled across one of your articles via google about keeping your mind focused while running, “liked” you on FB, and hope some of your articles will help me keep not just my mind focused, but my body focused on walking and running so that I can actually “run” a 5K in April, 2014.
Hi Wayne, thank you so much for you comment…and I’m soooo happy to hear that you’ve gotten yourself involved in the BEST sport around! 🙂 You take it at your own pace, walk/run and keep doing that consistently and you’ll be amazed at how much you’ll improve, the weight you’ll lose, but most importantly how PROUD you’ll feel. Keep me posted, and you will ROCK that 5k. 🙂