Treadmill Workouts

I’m Going Crazy…

That’s all I could think as I tried to plow through 5.0 miles on the treadmill. I’m going crazy!  I’m going crazy!  Arrrrrrgh.  Felt like I was truly losing my mind.  I greatly admire those who can run on the treadmill, but I am simply not that woman.   I tried a  bunch of my [...]

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3 Workouts for a Speedy 5K

Ready to talk speed?  But first… here’s what I’ve been up to the in last 18 hours or so. I was in the Cincinnati area to speak at Northern Kentucky University about Operation Beautiful.  The presentation went well!  I was surprised that so many students came out because the weather was quickly turning from bad [...]

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7 Ways to Make Gym Cardio Bearable

It’s no secret that I prefer to exercise outdoors.  I’ve always felt rather trapped in gyms – I know some people love the gym experience, but it’s just not for me.  There are some moments, of course, when I must exercise inside.  Last night was a perfect example – I was traveling in an unfamiliar [...]

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Treadmill/Elliptical Workout

Last night was all sorts of fun. We ended up going to a little restaurant called The Spotted Dog, a casual bar and restaurant with a focus on vegetarian- and vegan-friendly fares.  I immediately loved The Spotted Dog because there are pictures and statues of doggies everywhere. And – of course – we have a [...]

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Rolling Intervals Treadmill Workout

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again – I am not a fan of the dreadmill treadmill.  As someone who is very used to running outside, it seems like slow torture to be stuck on a treadmill inside a gym.  There’s only one thing that makes it bearable – an interval workout.   [...]

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