Subject: RE: Long Run on DreadmillI've done several (5-6 ) 20 mile runs. 2:45 to 3 hours or so. Mostly I do 60-90 minute runs.
I setup a DVD player and a widescreen TV to watch from my trainer and my treadmill. I watch movies and TV series on DVD. I have cable connected to it, but TV doesn't to have the continuity I want. A Netflix subscription is the way to go. I watch a lot of sports related movies that way.
As for HTFU, I don't see the need. I do this for fun, not to freeze my butt off in pouring rain, break an ankle on an unseen obstacle in the dark, or the like. Seattle is not conducive to winter Ironman or marathon training. Even in the morning, there are too many icy patches covered by leaves, ready to drop you to the ground.
I'm happy to do 20 miles outside, but if the conditions suck or my schedule calls an evening run, then I have no problems staying inside. To me, it's different - not better and not worse. |