Successful run!

Well then. I just finished an 18 mile run on the treadmill and I have to say, it was a bit easier and more pleasant than running in the sleet and wind for 18 miles. I am happy to report that nobody's dog chased me, no cars honked at me and I did not have to plan my run around a rest room...because it was right there the whole time.

I was wondering how this was going to go being as the view doesn't really change for almost 3 hours, but to be totally honest, it's going to be boring to run for 3 hours regardless of where I do it. And I actually do quite well being alone with myself for that long.

I didn't end up listening to the audio book, I didn't think I could handle it. Instead I went through a couple of my playlists on my MP3 player. After about 6 miles I jumped off the treadmill and ran to the bathroom. The treadmill doesn't go over 1 hour so I reset it and went another 6 miles. As I took my headphones off to hit up the bathroom again, a buddy I work with showed up and got on the eliptical next to me. We got all caught up and 20 minutes later he left. I was off to fend for myself for the last 3 miles.

Two young kids were horsing around behind me while their dads played basketball in the gym. One came up to me and said "How long have you been here?"

I laughed. "For...EVER".

"How much longer do you have to go?"

"Less than 2 miles."

"Well how much have you already done?"

"16 miles." I looked at him. "16 miles and another 2. How many is that?"

He considered it for a second and nodded.

"18" I filled in for him, just in case he thought about shorting me. "18 miles."

When I finally finished (the last 2 miles were horrid) I walked for a few minutes and then hobbled off.

The kids returned. "How long did that take?"

"Almost 3 hours".

"Wow. I thought it was 4. But that's when the gym closes."

I laughed. "Yeah. Nope, only 3."

Three is enough for now. It was actually a little under 3 and that includes my 2 bathroom breaks. Not too bad. And I messed with the incline a few times to mix things up. Putting in some small hills here and there.

Well I better hop in the jacuzzi before I fall asleep.