Over the past couple weeks, I’ve determined running on the treadmill isn’t for me, yet. There’s something about it that just kills my calf and shin muscles to the point that I can’t run very long. I’m sure my form is changed just enough to throw me off that little bit on the treadmill. Today I made the decision that I’m going to have to toughen up and run on the track. I don’t like running in front of people, and at my gym the track passes directly in front of a line of ellipticals, bikes, and treadmills. I started my night out by doing 30 minutes on the recumbent bike to warm up, and then I got on the track. I walked in circles for about the first 10 minutes before I decided to start running. Once I got going it was great. I had to learn to relax and not worry about the other people in the gym who might see me. Everyone’s there to get healthy, right? Anyway, I’m glad I overcame another fear and am able to confidently run on the track. I have to get in shape for all the races I have scheduled in the upcoming year somehow!
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