Long runs on the Treadmill

Our long group run was cancelled this morning because of the winter storm. I was ready for it too, despite the snow and the fact that I anchored last night and we turned the clocks ahead losing an hour of sleep. We were supposed to run hills today which I hate running, but I do always feel great afterwards. It also helps me in my regular long runs the following week. So that only meant one thing: The BORING treadmill. I still got up early this morning, and I jumped on the treadmill for what seemed like an eternity….. 12 miles! I would have been running 16 outside, but I just didn’t have it in me to do that inside. I don’t know how everybody else gets themselves through it, but here’s what I do. I start by finding something on television. that will entertain me, I mean I can only watch so many re-runs of SportsCenter. I turn the sound down, and then turn the radio on to something upbeat. I know this sounds strange, but I was in for a long morning. I have the remote controls in one cup holder on the treadmill and a bottle of water in the other cup holder. Did I mention it’s still BORING, it’s just better than staring at a wall for the entire time. I also find by changing the speed on the treadmill every so often really helps, mainly so I don’t fall off because I was so bored. I did complete all 12 miles, and then treated myself to a nice plate of pancakes. In fact, I was thinking about the pancakes for the last 2 miles. I think that was what motivated me to stay on. Let me know what you do for these rare days that you’re stuck inside for your long runs.