That has been my thinking for awhile nowI think we're the normal ones, those other people are just plain weird.
That has been my thinking for awhile nowI think we're the normal ones, those other people are just plain weird.
Maybe it seems harder because we really don't want to do it. The only time I enjoy the dreadmill is if I can look out the window and see a blizzard, or if I have a really good movie playing so I can tune out.I think we're the normal ones, those other people are just plain weird.
I think we're the normal ones, those other people are just plain weird.
Even a month ago, I would have shuddered at the possibility of using a treadmill, but the weather is limiting me. Partly, it is the cold, partly the slipping, and partly the lack of light. I know I'm wimpier than some of you, plus my husband gets stressed out worrying about me out in the elements. I now think, just give me a hamster wheel, anything, I need to run, even if it is in circles! Then, I read the stories and threads about injuries from treadmills, as well as them bouncing or heating up. Is there no hope for me here trapped in the house?
I do have an indoor track close. I find the tighter curves and slight tilt at the corners tweak my knees if I want to run more than a couple of miles. I am also fed up with the walkers walking 3-4 across the whole track. Having to deal with that every time I pass them gets obnoxious. I used to run what little I could on that track regularly. I used to go to the gym much more often. I find I enjoy using my spinning bike at home much more, so think it might be the same with a treadmill. My husband is trying to talk me out of it, though. He says we'll be able to work things out for me to run outside more. He likes me to be safe, but I don't think I could ever describe him as agitated. He's about as cool headed as they come.Good on ya if you can do the 'mill. I get bored to death on any indoor cardio equipment (you'll note that in the weekly mileage postings, I limit myself to 10 mins on the rowing machine). Though I understand your sensitivities - while certain things like lighting and clothing changes can help, the slip/fall potential coupled with spousal agita are harder to address. I trust there are no indoor tracks nearby? (which - IMO - are second only to treadmills when it comes to boredom).