I've seen that phrase I don't know how many times when people talk about the treadmill. I joined the gym on Tuesday and have run twice on the treadmill. The first time it was about a 17 minute run. By the time I did all the paperwork to join the gym, that was all the time I had to run before I had to be back to work. In that short run I did learn a somethings to help my second run.
First, don't forget your water bottle.
Second, take those makeup remover wipes with and wash your makeup off before your run.
Third, grab a towel when you walk into the gym
Fourth, when you are done running, take it slow. The room will move backwards for a bit after you turn the treadmill off
Fifth, pack your makeup to reapply if you are returning to work.
Sadly I don't have time to stretch properly after my run and make it back to work in time. So Tuesday, I didn't stretch at all, and Wednesday my legs were killing me. Thursday my shins hurt, my calves hurt, my legs were MAD. I iced my shins that evening, and after my daughter went to bed I did a nice hour long Pilates mat class in my living room. On Friday my legs were a little stiff when I woke up, but pain free the rest of the day.
Saturday I was going to wake up early, and go running, but I could not get out of bed. Then I was dragging all day. I figure my body needed a rest. So, Sunday will be my long run day. here is hoping the road isn't mud puddles, because I do want to keep running outside on weekends as much as I can before the negative zero temps kick in. I don't care what they say on all the inspiration memes, below zero temps and hurricane force winds are not something I am remotely prepared to run in.
Luckily, It is August, so there should be plenty of warm weekends left.
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