Treadmill – bore off!

Everyone who knows me will tell you that I’m a real gym bunny and have been for years. I practically live at Donyngs at the moment and am definitely making the most of my monthly membership!

It’s the Les Mills classes that I love going to, and I’ve always struggled with gym sessions as I lose my motivation.

Since I’ve been running outside in the last month or so, my opinion of the treadmill has decreased somewhat. It’s now referred to as the ‘Boremill’ as I just don’t feel like I’m getting anywhere when I’m on it – I suppose I’m not really!

Everyone kept telling me that outdoor running would be completely different to the treadmill, and wow were they right. Even if you run on the tread with a decent incline, it’s no match for the undulating hills of outside, and the branches and uneven terrain in the woods or park. And it’s all about the fresh air! Who wants to be stood in the same spot breathing in the sweat of the person next to you when you can be free?! 

I’m converted anyway. The tread is a nice pre-work morning session filler but it just doesn’t do it for me any more!