Tunes and Treadmills

Today's 9 mile run happened on the treadmill.  I didn't feel like being a rock star and running while with was snowing and blowing today.  Long run in the slippery cold didn't sound like much fun, so I opted for the inside instead. 

I rocked it nice and slow today, as per the instructions of my training plan.  I really felt like I could have pushed it harder today, but AMA told me that this was a good thing and I should stick with that instead of the "I'm gonna die now" feeling that I usually experience.

There are two main podcasts that I use for runs--Podrunner and Jog Tunes.  I like the podrunner podcasts when I am focused on doing harder runs because it keeps me focused on my cadence.  I like Jog Tunes for easier paced and longer runs because the music has words, which serves to keep me entertained.  At some point, when I have more discretionary resources, I will make big ole donations to these folks, as runs wouldn't be the same without them.  Also, I learn new things about myself...like apparently I like running to raggae.

AMA came down to walk while I ran on the treadmill today.  It was nice to have the company.  His fitness goals are different than mine, but it is awesome that he is willing to spend time doing things with me.  THe nice thing about the treadmills is that we can each do our own thing.  He's more of a hiking steep climbs kind of person than a running kind of person.  Luckily, the fitness center can accomodate.  The stationary bike sucks though, so he doesn't have that as an option. 

I'm seriously considering a bike trainer so that we have a cross training option other than walking/running/weight lifting.  We'll have to see if we can afford something that our downstairs neighbor won't hate us for!