"Feels like 16." That's crazy!! And it's only getting worse. Well, I guess it's back to the treadmill. I am trying to break up the monotony of running like a gerbil on a wheel. So, combining some tips from my husband and a few things I got from a Runner's World article, I'm trying to mix it up a bit.
It is the only time that running and TV are combined, so I use that as my distraction and my pacing. Currently, I have been mixing speed and hills. First, I find something on TV to keep my attention. I personally like the Food Network and Travel channels. I run at a 10 min pace while the show is on. When it switches to commercial, I slow down to about a 12 min pace and up the incline to a 2 or 2.5. Then back to speed again when the show comes back on. I was hoping this would mimic the feeling of running downhill, but nothing can really substitute the feeling of real terrain under your feet.
At least this does give me an outlet for my running when the weather is so awful. I was able to get in 3 miles that I probably couldn't do in this cold.
This concludes Day 17 of my streak. Still going strong! It does wear on my legs, though, especially the joints. I really need to start incorporating some yoga again.
I have four weeks until my next half marathon. I really hope it warms up soon!
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