It was -4 degrees when I got up, and Laura and I had to do an 18-miler today. So we agreed to help each other tough out a dreadmill run - and we did it~! This is the furthest either of us has ever run on a machine, so we are really proud of ourselves!
Thank you to IronGreg, Rachel, and IronNick for talking us through the tough moments. Woo-hoo!
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You two rock! There's no way in the world I could stay on a dreadmill for more than 20 minutes, much less for 18 miles.
That is SO impressive. It boggles the mind. CONGRATULATIONS!
The timer says 88:19 so did you really do that distance in a little under an hour and a half? Those would be 8:50 miles. Very impressive.
Oh wait - I put the wrong numbers in. Those would be sub 5 min miles so that can't be right. How long did this take you?
Wowie. Well done ladies :)
The clock turns over at 100 minutes. I think we took around 3 hours or so... basically 10 minute miles+.
That definitely classifies as a looong run. You gotta be tough to train in the frozen north!
You ladies are super stars, I think I have done 10 miles on a dreadmill, that was tough.
Congrats on getting the training in..
You still look like you're having fun, even after 3 hours on a machine!
18 on a dreadmill?!? That's gross.
Well done!!
awesome. i know your pain. i ran my 18 and 20 mile runs on a treadmill last year for the LA marathon. blech. But, it feels pretty awesome when you're done, eh? I can't believe y'all did the extra .1 ...
Impressive! That is a long time to run no where!
Training buddies, rock.
Get OUT (pause for effect) STANDING!
Just one look at one of those things and my engery is zapped. Wish I had half the energy (and patience) as you.
Stay tuned...
that's awesome IJ...can't even imagine -4 anymore...ug!
Woah. I could never go that long on a treadmill. I get bored after five miles. Way to go!!
And people think I'm wacked out because I'll do 13-15 miles on the track at the YMCA (1/10th mile loop). I can barely stand to run on a treadmill for stride analysis. I can't imagine doing most of a marathon on one.
Anything more than 13 miles, and I'll do it outside unless it's colder than -10F. Than, I'll think decide based on the big picture.
Remember those days last fall when your skies were cobalt blue and clear, and your air was dry, cook and crisp, while I was dying in the fetid stink that is Houston.
Well, I rode my bike outside this weekend, and had to use sunscreen, and wore a bike jersey without sleaves because it was so hot.
Nanner nanner.
I can't do it all on the treadmill. That is one reason, I love my lifetime fitness (moore lake), it has a track. So I run a few miles on the treadmill then a few on the track then back to the treadmill, etc.
Come on over sometime, i'm only running 6-10 miles but it would be fun to do that with you.
Tim
Note to self:
Proofread!!!!
that is crazy. you ARE iron! i hope you two chatted about something good. i'd have gone nuts. :-)
can't wait to see you next month!!
i've done a 16 and 20 miler on the dreadmill, but with nobody to keep me company!! then i got all competitive with the shifts of people who would come and go beside me. all i can say is thanks friggin' god for the ipod!!!
You guys are crazy...but so mentally tough to hang for that long on a treadmill.
I think I have run on a treadmill once...in my whole life! I would rather bundle up for 4 degrees than run inside I think....but that's coming from someone who bundles up and wears mittens at 40 degrees...so I am a liar, probably! :-)
i love treadmill long runs!
not...
way to go jen!
Holy crap (blink blink). Are you freakin serious? That is hard core. Whenever I don't want to do a workout, I will compare it to this. All workouts will seem easy compared to this.
You are awesome.
omg... i did that during my training for the marathon. i hope to god you had a TV on that machine. cuz if not.... i don't even want to think about what THAT would have been like.
good job.
Now I feel like a real wussy for bitching about a 5 mile treadmill run.
I didn't realize it is humanly possible to run on a dreadmill for so long :)
good job, gurlees!
come over and give me some advice on the blog.
nice!!
well.done.
Wow... I'm tired just thinking about it. Quick, somebody find me a couch!
Stay tuned...
it takes a long time, doesn't it! Good for you!
Merry Christmas!! - From the Speedo/Pharmie household.
I copied your "widget" :)
Laura
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