ten things I hate about the treadmill
- i feel dizzy and unbalanced at the start of each treadmill season while i get used to this machine again.
- it's so loud. whether it's the churning of the belt or the slapping of my feet, the treadmill is just loud.
- there is no variety in my workouts. that's my fault, i know, and i'm learning new workouts (see # 5 & #6 below)
- it's hard to get a drink of water when i can't slow down just a bit. past results have included a sputtering and spilling of water down my front.
- thoughts of a hamster running in circles often come into my head.
- while on the treadmill at the gym i'm surrounded by mysterious smells and a workout "neighbor" who always ups their pace whenever i do.
- i can't convince myself that this terrain is good for my body.
- a 3-mile run feels like a 3-hour run.
- i can't take molly with me
- i just miss the invigorating feeling of running outside.
ten reasons i'm
trying to love the treadmill
- i live in a cold climate. winters include snow, slush, ice, wind, poor air quality and brain freezing temps.
- i can get in a good workout anytime and i don't need to check the class schedules.
- my current news updates are always on the tv.
- there is less laundry. a tank top and shorts take less room in the washing machine than tights, a turtleneck, a jacket, gloves, wool socks, and a hat.
- i can run hill repeats without first running 5 miles to the nearest hill.
- with the variety of treadmill settings, my legs may actually get a better workout than outside on the road.
- no need to worry about cars flying around the corner.
- there is always a bathroom close by.
- the belt doesn't slow down when i'm tired; i'm forced to keep up the pace.
- a good cardio session is possible any time of the day or night.
