Are you noticing a pattern here? Amber and I trained for a marathon together and she got engaged! Charbelle and I are training for the 10 mile race and she got engaged. Hmm... Perhaps I am a good luck charm! So maybe if you are looking to get engaged, you should train for a race with me. ;)
This week I got 4 training runs in, which I am really happy with. My long run was an 8 miler. I was planning to do this outdoors as the weather forecast looked good when I checked late in the week.
Mother nature had something else in mind, though. I woke up to rain on Sunday morning. Even though I ran an ENTIRE MARATHON in the rain, I just could not make myself put in 8 miles in the rain. Plus, it was a cold rain. So I went to the gym. Luckily I scored a treadmill right next to a fan. Sweet!
But those might have been the longest 8 miles of my life. I have no idea how people train for a marathon on the
But I put the miles in. And that's what matters. Next week, rain or snow, I am doing my 9 mile run outdoors. It will be my last long run before the race, which is 2 weeks away! Eeks! So excited!
What is the longest you have ran on a treadmill?
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You must be good luck! Great job on the 8 miles on the treadmill! I think the longest I have made it was just over 7 miles. keep up the good training! It was raining here this morning and I just could not get myself to go outside and run in it!
Hoot=dreadmill!
Go away snow and rain.
ughh. that sounds like it would be boring!
I've done six miles on a treadmill at one time, then went back and did a few more later, so consecutively it was six. It flew by, but maybe because I was single at the time and decided to take in the surrounding eye candy!? Who knows.
Can't believe that you're race is just two weeks away! How exciting :) I know you'll totally rock it!
It sounds like more rain and snow for us this week - boo hoo! It would have been great if you could have done your run outside! Is running on a treadmill the same as running outdoors, or is it harder? I always felt that whatever I did on the treadmill was more exhausting, but I mostly walk(ed) on mine.
Haha you must be a good luck charm! I don't really enjoy the treadmill either, but if there is tv on it, even better. And it makes for people watching at the gym easy :)
You amaze me. I have no idea how you ran so far on the mill! Or how you keep getting girls hitched, haha!
I know how you feel about doing long runs on the 'mill. I actually read on my kindle during my 10 miler on Saturday. I had to run a bit slower to make sure that I wouldn't fall off, but it was worth it to keep my mind occupied.
Congrats to your friend on her engagement!
Hahaha I am LOL'ing at this blog post. You are TOTALLY a good luck charm.
Last Tuesday I headed out running with my neighbour and a MILE in it started POURING. I finished off the 6 miles because we'd already started but I definitely would have bailed if it had been raining before we started. Having the motivation to go for a run in the rain is way different than running a marathon we've trained for months for in the rain isn't it?
Also, I ran 10 miles on the treadmill last summer when there was all that smoke in the sky and it was HORRIBLE. I think that weekend was supposed to be an 18 mile run but there was NO WAY that was happening so 10 had to do!
Congrats to Charbelle! Wow -- that is a bit of a trend with your training partners! Too funny
Good for you for getting 4 TRAINING RUNS in despite your CRAZY schedule? You rock, Lisa!
I, too, don't understand the dredmill. 6 miles is my absolutely max. One time I did 10 on the tredmill, and I wanted to lose my mind. I got SO bored!
Well, all I can say is good for you and you have my deepest respect!
Ummmm, like 12 seconds. Maybe, just maybe 13. :-)
I would like to start training with you. Like, now. Or maybe once your 10-mile is done with. But let's set a date because your good luck charm is too good to pass up! ;)
The most I've run on the treadmill is 4 miles and IT. WAS. AWFUL. I haven't run on the treadmill since then because it was such a bad experience. Ha.
Hey, at least it's better than being a bad luck charm - and causing divorces. =)
I think I had to run a 15 or 16 miler on a treadmill once. It was a long, brutal run. I don't think I've run a long run on a treadmill since!
Nice work, Lisa! I love that you're a good luck charm for engagements. Pete would groan if I told him that and then said I was training with you. :) My younger bro (age 25) just proposed to his gf of 7 years this weekend! I had no clue he was doing it and he had a surprise party planned for when they got back from their weekend trip.
Long runs on the treadmill are so annoying. Way to hang in there!
I have a serious phobia of treadmills. (When I was younger I used to think I'd get on and it would go too fast and it would suck me underneath). I prefer elliptical machines - especially because you can work your arms that way too. But really? I just don't like running. Go you!
Haha I love that you are a good luck charm for people getting engaged. Perhaps you need to train by yourself for a race? hehe.
I am clearly not much of a distance runner so I've probably done like 4 miles on a treadmill, but I'd obviously rather be outside. However my body likes the treadmill better and I'm a totally baby about running in rain/snow/cold :)
We are going to try out this salad this week! I've been meaning to ask you for the recipe so thanks for reading my mind!
PS: for your face have your tried cortizone cream? That stuff is magic. Just a thought as Elle has sensitive skin and I tried it out as well. Just a thought to keep in mind once if or when you decide to try introducing yourself to dairy again.
I hope the weather clears up so you can get outside. Running on a treadmill sounds boring.
I don't run. At all. And if I am? Chances are I am being chased by a big scary person with a gun or a big wild animal. =)
You go, girl!!! So proud of you :) Friday was the first time I've run since my fall this winter. My ankle was a little sore after--but it sure felt good. Jas and I just got home from a run this evening. The weather has been gorgeous here---but we're supposed to get cold again and even have snow! UGH!!! I much prefer running outside than on the treadmill---but I'll do what I must :)
I honestly have no idea who people can run that far on a treadmill. I hate it. I have never ran more than two miles on a treadmill.
I hate treadmills. I trained for a half marathon on a treadmill (in Iowa) and when I finally ran the marathon, I almost died. It's not a good idea. It is not only boring, but the muscles you use are different! I think my longest was 10 miles (of hell).
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