Today was a no run day due to my 6 hour ultramarathon tomorrow. So I decided to go to the gym. Can you believe they still let me in there when I don't make it there often? It's nice to be an outdoorsy person. Thru snow and ice, I'm outside and even in some rain.
Years ago I was a tredmill runner and could run on that for up to 2 1/2 hours. Now that seems like a lifetime. It's a good mental challenge, but today I wasn't up for it. I went to that dreaded outer space machine that looks like a clothes hanger...the STEPMILL.
Often you see people at the gym gawlk at it. Others, look at it with respect and fear. I'm always up for the challenge. I think it's the hardest thing and my favorite piece of equipment. I wish I could have one in my house, and no it wouldn't be a clothes hanger.
I slowly climbed on the stepmill with excitement and knowledge that it was going to be one hell of a workout even if it was for a short while. Quickly sweat was on my brow and I eased into the challenge. My advice? Don't look at it, try it.
I know that going on it will help me with my runs in the Himalayas. And no, I don't think I'll work up to 2 1/2 hours. The longest I've been on there is 1 hour. Next week, I'll try for 2.
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