One of my goals for 2011 is to “embrace hill repeats into my training.” Well lo and behold, on the training plan today was hill work. The problem? Mother Nature dropped 15″ on my doorstep yesterday. And, while beautiful, the streets this morning still looked too much like a winter wonderland for hill work. So there was only one choice….face the ‘mill.
I was determined to not whine about being on the treadmill as I’ve been known to do. New year…new attitude, right? Besides, I figured the challenge of the hill work would help to pass the time. I found a workout on Running Planet called The Foot Hills which was described as an “entry level treadmill hill workout.” Perfect! It looked challenging enough and I liked that with it I would cover 5 miles.
I’m happy to say I completed it! And, for the first time I ran 5 miles on a treadmill — 3 has always seemed like torture to me! Focusing on the changing inclines and my form really helped the time (and miles) to click by. My glutes and quads are sore, but it’s a good kind of sore if you know what I mean. And…..no IT issues!! So I will definitely be doing this workout again and checking out other ways to mix-it up on the ‘mill.
Nice work girlfriend! Embracing hills is also one of my goals this year, especially because my upcoming half is chock-full of them.
Way to push through to 5!!
Great job. I hate the treadmill also. I’ve done up to 8 miles on it and seems to be the most I can stand!
Way to go! 5 miles is my limit on the treadmill.
Snow does sort of ruin a planned workout. Great job of following through.
I definitely think that if you’ve gotta be on the ‘mill, it helps to break it up with some variety like that. Glad you passed the time faster!
Way to tough out 5 miles! I do not like the treadmill either. So I feel your pain. What Half are you planning to run this year? Good Luck on your training. I am looking foward to following along.
Way to tough out 5 miles! I do not like the treadmill either. So I feel your pain. What Half are you planning to run this year? Good Luck on your training. I am looking foward to following along.
Yay for you! I’m not a treadmill gal but sure would’ve loved one last week!
Great job!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
Awesome! I think extra points are always awarded for treadmill workouts.
PS: Found you on the1000+ Tall Mon Club. I am a fellow Massachusetts resident. I’ll look forward to following you!
wow, I still can’t go beyond 3 on the treadmill!