Monday, December 30, 2013

And so it begins...

"30 min" is the first official workout on my half-marathon training plan.  It's intended to be a 30 of the min run-walk-run fashion.  I originally thought that I would substitute in a 30 minute walk, but after talking with my orthopedic last Thursday, I decided to opt for 30 min with the bike on the trainer. It's a better workout and it's what she recommended it for my knee.  And I should add, there is no way I can get my cycle shoes on quite yet (toe still swollen), otherwise I probably would have taken the bike outside.

So that's what I did. 30 long, miserable, sweaty, boring, hot minutes.

Gosh, I have no idea how any of you can stand running on a treadmill or riding on a stationary bike. So boring! I put my ipod on, but even the music didn't help the minutes tick away any faster.

It's going to be a long 4-6 weeks waiting for my knee become run-ready.  Sigh.

And, because I don't take myself too seriously, I did a silly selfy a la "Rosie We Can Do It" once I was done with my ride.  Okay, maybe it's not that similar, but if you know what I'm talking about, you'll at least see what I was attempting.  Hahahah.

If you are a treadmill or bike-trainer or similar such person, please share your best ideas on how to make it more interesting. THANKS!

22 comments:

  1. I feel your pain with the treadmill...not a fan! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

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  2. I head off boredom by changing the pace every freaking minute. And cover the display. And watch TV. And perhaps swear. A lot.

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  3. I totally agree - stationary bikes and treadmills have to be the most boring things ever. But they're sometimes a necessary evil. And I guess they're good in helping train your brain to endure.

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    1. i hadn't thought about it being good at training the brain to endure. i think i'm failing on that front. hahahahah

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  4. Yup - inside stinks. I've found that upping the font on my Kindle and getting lost in a good book helps tremendously! Good job on pushing through!

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    1. reading is a good idea. i'll try that. THANKS!

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  5. Swimming laps is boring. Running on the TM is boring but doable. Lots to look at, listen to music, meet the challenge. Bike trainers are the worst. I didn't set mine up this year.

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    1. I haven't set mine up for years. Sigh. But at least it is *something* that I can do. I just wish it wasn't so boring!

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  6. I used to have a treadmill - movies help! I like your new blog background!

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    1. On the other hand, I'm looking at your blog with a new computer and that might be why it looks different! I do like the background, though.

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    2. It's a new-ish background. Probably due to looking at it on a different computer. It looks different when I use my tablet, for example

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  7. I hate treadmills and stationary bikes too. For the treadmill, I find it far more interesting (and a bit more justifiable) if I do intervals, and maybe something similar could work for a bike? Otherwise reading on a bike works for me!

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  8. However this is a begin. Keep on training.
    I have stationary and treadmill but I hate them. Only the music helped me when I had to use them (I was recovering from a bad fracture). Better the storm than the dreadmill!!!
    I like your photo!!!!!
    Happy New Year to you and family

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    1. yes, it is a start. Thanks and happy new year to your family as well!

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  9. I set up a laptop in front of the treadmill and watch free shows on hulu.com. godd showscare the biggest loser ;-)

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    1. I'm not sure that would work well on my bike. :-/

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  10. For the turbo sessions I have two aides; 1. TV (or laptop) catch up on some of my fav programmes (really crap but engaging soaps!)... and 2. I have just resigned up to "TrainerRoad" who sort of give you turbo sessions to do (intervals and stuff).. if you have a garmin sensor on your bike may be worth looking into their monthly subscription is very reasonable.

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  11. I'm not sure the tv/laptop thing will work too well. But maybe I should try it

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  12. I found the bike trainer a million times more boring than Spin class, which I like. It's the social aspect and the constant change.

    On the treadmill, I have to play with speed and intervals or I die of boredom.

    Swimming laps can be dull but I like swimming with my masters' group. I'm not good at getting in the pool on my own.

    I'm such a bad triathlete!

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