Running on the treadmill can get boring after awhile…and if you are forced to stay inside due to weather or any other pesky reason (such as it’s not the greatest idea to run alone outside in the dark if you are a 5’2″ lady), then you need to change up your routine.
I did a total of 7.5 miles of walking/running in this routine that happened to be after my first 10K when I had gained a considerable amount of confidence in my running abilities.
You can adjust the speeds to your liking, but this seemed like just the right amount of challenge for me…especially that last mile!
And I will admit, I did not think to bring a sports drink with me, but you should! The last mile my stomach was grumbling, which is never a good sign when I’m working out. This means for sure I will be stuffing my face with whatever I can get at when I’m done with the run.
Stuffing your face after a run is not the best idea in the world. You want to be prepared with fuel before your run, during your run and after. No binging necessary!
I also think that it’s important to take advantage of modern treadmills with a heart-rate monitor. Figure out your resting, target and maximum heart rate or just get familiar with what your normal numbers are. For instance, once I start walking on the treadmill, I will take my heart-rate which is usually somewhere in the 80s so when I cool down, my goal is to return to that rate.
Hope this helps those of you confined to the dreadmill on occasion!
Have a great day!
Treadmill or outside run?
Do you prefer to watch TV or listen to your iPod while exercising indoors?
