2 years - no treadmill

Today's plan has the Rock CF half marathon on my schedule.  As you are reading this, I'm on my way to run the race so just a quick post today.

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Today's the two year anniversary of me running completely outside.  No treadmill, no track.  All outside.

I'm pretty proud of this not just because we've had a really shitty horrible winter this year but it certainly takes much more mental strength than physical strength to get out there on a daily basis.  I run on average 5 days a week and there's always something outside that would give me an excuse to not run outside.

Here's a list of the top ones I think about when I don't really want to be outside and would rather be inside.

• It's too dark(which is all mid-week runs)
• It's sprinkling
• It's raining
• It's pouring rain!
• It's too cold
• It's sleeting
• It's snowing
• It's raining and cold.
• It's too windy
• It's windy and rainy
• It's windy, rainy and cold!
• It's icy
• It's too hot
• It's too humid
• My legs don't want to be on pavement(although I run trails for 3 seasons on long runs)

Of course, there are many, many reasons to stay inside but only one that keeps me outside.  I hate the treadmill.  I would rather run in anything than be on the treadmill so two years ago today, I chose to stop using it.  I know some of you have gone much, much longer than me but I take this as an accomplishment.  I don't even think of it as an option to run on that stupid machine.  Also, don't get me wrong - there is a purpose for them and I know many of you like them and I'm Ok with that.  Whatever works for you!

Of course, now that it's going to start getting nicer out shortly, it will be easier but I don't let anything get in the way of being outside for my weekly runs.

Have a great day and....Keep Running!!!!