tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post1467669249604733084..comments2024-03-29T07:24:27.834-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: A Treadmill CatharsisKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-61168326271166033692020-02-13T03:27:56.393-06:002020-02-13T03:27:56.393-06:00If there are viruses outside and everyone can only...If there are viruses outside and everyone can only stay at home, you will find it nice to have a treadmill at home.<br /><br />This rarely happens, but it does happen in China. Some of us run a few kilometers around the bed.Ntaifitnesshttps://www.fitness-china.com/treadmillsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41478383019569833212019-03-09T15:34:15.629-06:002019-03-09T15:34:15.629-06:00Runner's high from a treadmill? You go girl!Runner's high from a treadmill? You go girl!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5622293205428101822019-03-07T21:24:29.714-06:002019-03-07T21:24:29.714-06:00Glad to hear that you and Milly have come to a bet...Glad to hear that you and Milly have come to a better understanding ;) Haha<br />I am also glad you are being smart and staying inside on the cold and dark mornings! <br />Estherhttps://joyfulwellnessgirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66136449341678687442019-03-07T17:40:56.836-06:002019-03-07T17:40:56.836-06:00Thanks, so much!!! That means a lot coming from yo...Thanks, so much!!! That means a lot coming from you ;-) Now, is it asking too much to just get back outside, just for SOME of these runs? ;-) Pretty please, with extra sugar?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4118775380274588662019-03-07T06:06:46.162-06:002019-03-07T06:06:46.162-06:00I think you've done a lot of growing as a runn...I think you've done a lot of growing as a runner this winter, compliments of mother nature. In my experience as a coach many "tough winter warriors" are outside because they lack the mental tenacity to gut it out on the treadmill. This season you've done just that AND you've reaped the rewards. Awesome! Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4433489992873216922019-03-06T22:09:27.699-06:002019-03-06T22:09:27.699-06:00I got in the routine of doing a short Monday run a...I got in the routine of doing a short Monday run a few years ago. It jump-starts my week. I don't usually make them into speed workouts like I did in the one I referenced above; rather a short shake-out run.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13312213678434520552019-03-06T22:07:48.052-06:002019-03-06T22:07:48.052-06:00I started doing the progressive runs about 10 runs...I started doing the progressive runs about 10 runs ago LOL. Not a huge increase in speed...maybe increments of .2 every 1/2 mile or so. The 400m surges are my favorite, though, because they make those 1200's seem so short ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27190112402289541232019-03-06T22:05:51.375-06:002019-03-06T22:05:51.375-06:00I am not really a fan of the treadmill, either. I ...I am not really a fan of the treadmill, either. I have long legs, and it's just an awkward thing for me...I keep thinking I'm gonna stub my toes and face-plant.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35303056389077586452019-03-06T22:04:54.924-06:002019-03-06T22:04:54.924-06:00Usually, I can handle a treadmill run because it&#...Usually, I can handle a treadmill run because it's just a once-in-a -while thing. Not this winter LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2745848822567514072019-03-06T22:04:08.590-06:002019-03-06T22:04:08.590-06:00My body does not do well on the treadmill, and I h...My body does not do well on the treadmill, and I have been on it far too much this winter. I'm starting to feel it in my knees because the strides are so repetitive. I do much better outside LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34133260109531697152019-03-06T22:02:43.701-06:002019-03-06T22:02:43.701-06:00I am trying to make my Milly runs versatile, becau...I am trying to make my Milly runs versatile, because they are so boring! A treadmill run once in awhile is manageable, but not for almost every run over the course of two months. UGH!!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5671792093569230632019-03-06T22:01:12.300-06:002019-03-06T22:01:12.300-06:00oh, not sure I'd go so far to say I have "...oh, not sure I'd go so far to say I have "embraced Milly" LOL I have gotten more tolerant of her, but I still think she's a beast to be reckoned with ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19579333870817841752019-03-06T22:00:14.022-06:002019-03-06T22:00:14.022-06:00That very thought crossed my mind this morning! My...That very thought crossed my mind this morning! My treadmill runs are getting to be more speed-driven, and that's not a good thing so often. Monday's run was pretty intense, so I thought I'd better keep this morning's run more easy-paced....in other words b.o.r.i.n.g. I had to call it at 4.5 instead of the usual 5 miles because my mind had totally checked out of the game LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38159769976088155962019-03-06T20:56:07.749-06:002019-03-06T20:56:07.749-06:00I have pretty much the opposite to your never miss...I have pretty much the opposite to your never miss a Monday... It just works out with our family schedule that I purposefully take off every Monday.. I haven't run on a Monday yet in 2019 :)<br />- Marc Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037244141001756079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52031222662629295672019-03-06T18:55:19.359-06:002019-03-06T18:55:19.359-06:00I appreciate this so much! I don't usually tre...I appreciate this so much! I don't usually treat my entire run as a progression run on the 'mill, but I definitely do for my last mile. I like this surge idea, too. I'll have to borrow!!Rachelhttp://www.runningonhappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-67656665737947617732019-03-06T15:30:57.652-06:002019-03-06T15:30:57.652-06:00I struggle with treadmills. Shorter intervals run...I struggle with treadmills. Shorter intervals runs are the only ones I can face doing on one. Chris Tileyhttps://nevertoooldtolift.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-12794077355453299062019-03-06T14:15:40.715-06:002019-03-06T14:15:40.715-06:00This totally depends on the day for me. Some days ...This totally depends on the day for me. Some days I don't mind the treadmill at all and others I feel like I'm going to die if I have to run on the treadmill. I try to make the treadmill as exciting as possible. I do my speed workouts on there so I can switch the speed around to make it more interesting or I save my favorite podcast for those runs. Sometimes I'll watch a show or something. But most of the time I can get through a treadmill run ok. Jenny Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101374168168389306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51471206344588305102019-03-06T13:50:57.415-06:002019-03-06T13:50:57.415-06:00Glad to hear you are finding some love for "M...Glad to hear you are finding some love for "Milly." I don't mind the treadmill so much especially when it is just nasty outside.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307799994749086059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50685240655615477762019-03-06T10:59:04.413-06:002019-03-06T10:59:04.413-06:00Even though the treadmill can be boring sometimes,...Even though the treadmill can be boring sometimes, there is a ton of versatility with it and you can really mix up your workouts! I'm not surprised that you've been making the most of your time with Milly! I really wish I had a treadmill at home!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53563554997727626742019-03-06T07:43:41.319-06:002019-03-06T07:43:41.319-06:00Not only I am super impressed by how you have embr...Not only I am super impressed by how you have embraced Milly but you do it without tv distraction! I am sure it's made you a much stronger runnerDeborah Brookshttp://www.confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13329062506248578102019-03-06T07:30:00.225-06:002019-03-06T07:30:00.225-06:00The only way I can survive a treadmill run without...The only way I can survive a treadmill run without falling over from boredom is to do some kind of interval workout. So it's a good thing I live where I do or I'd be doing speed work daily! I'm glad you've figured out a way to make your treadmill runs more tolerable.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34271406771723887082019-03-06T07:02:19.017-06:002019-03-06T07:02:19.017-06:00My entire first year of running was mostly on the ...My entire first year of running was mostly on the treadmill (I guess because I didn't know any better LOL). I just don't like it anymore. Yes, I can tolerate it, but even that's getting kind of sketchy given all the miles I've logged inside this winter. This winter has really been brutal!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5147222601635586182019-03-05T19:55:51.023-06:002019-03-05T19:55:51.023-06:00There was a time in which I did a lot of runs in t...There was a time in which I did a lot of runs in the treadmill and actually enjoyed them. I would run miles and miles on it. I would pass time by listening to music and watching TV shows. Now? I'd much rather run outside but would definitely run in it now. This weather is just impossible, right?Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55772483972963576092019-03-05T19:43:29.328-06:002019-03-05T19:43:29.328-06:00I never thought I'd actually be grateful for M...I never thought I'd actually be grateful for Milly LOL This winter has been a piece of work!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53658959781251401622019-03-05T19:42:48.253-06:002019-03-05T19:42:48.253-06:00I HAVE to do the progressive runs and speed surges...I HAVE to do the progressive runs and speed surges to break up the monotony. I think I have been doing my runs too "slow" on the 'mill. I know that sounds crazy, but the medium/slightly faster paces feel more comfortable with Milly.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com