11 Mile Run
Who: Alone
What: 11 Mile Run
Where: A treadmill in Planet Fitness Downingtown. Seriously.
When: Sunday
I’m having some motivation problems here and there. Part of that is the cold weather, I’m sure, and it’s also likely manifesting as… unforgivable lag in posting these entries.
Last weekend’s long run was canceled due to inclement weather, so… I did it inside, on a treadmill. Alone. 1 miles. On a treadmill. My brain may have been damaged.
Two observations. One: the treadmills at Planet Fitness only go up to 1 hour. I had to kick the treadmill back up again when it quit on me. That’s right, I beat the treadmill.
Two: There’s less of a feeling of accomplishment to running 11 miles… indoors. That’s my longest run ever and yet it feels sorta… lame. I think there’s a subconscious part of the mind that recognizes running for more than an hour and a half… and not going anywhere physically… is futile.
One Response to “11 Mile Run”
Therese - December 24, 2008
I know what you mean about treadmills! The one at my gym does that after 30 min. How annoying.
I cannot believe you did that long a run alone on a treadmill. You should be very proud. Just think, in Florida, it’ll be warm and lovely. Your body will be so surprised by the improvement in the climate that you’ll rock it!
I hope you’re having a safe trip to our neighbor to the north. See you soon, and happy holidays!
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