Except when I see "3 x 1600m" on the training plan. The dreaded mile repeats. When I see those on my plan I collapse in front of my treadmill and ask the running gods what I have done to deserve this fate. (Answer = be the idiot that signed up for a marathon)
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Notice how the animals are acting like this is perfectly normal. Because it is. Not really.
But the important thing here is that I did it. I got through it. Because as much as I hate mile repeats, I know they're good for me and I will be thanking myself for doing them in mile 23 of my marathon when I just want to sit down and swear at other runners stepping over me.
How did I get through it, you ask? Well, I do turn on the TV in front of the treadmill so I don't experience visual hallucinations by staring at a blank wall the entire time. But for a mentally tough workout like this, my music is a must-have. Let me now reveal the musical motivation I used this morning on the 'mill:
1. Shape of You (Major Lazer Remix) - Ed Sheeran
2. You Can Cry Tomorrow - Betty Who
3. Thinking About You (feat. Ayah Marar) - Calvin Harris
4. California Love - 2Pac
5. How Will I Know (Junior Vasquez Club Mix)
6. HandClap - Fitz & The Tantrums
7. Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
8. Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld
9. E.T. - Katy Perry
10. Sounds Good to Me - Nelly
11. Classic - MKTO
12. Temple - BlasterJaxx
13. 24K Magic - Bruno Mars
14. Cheap Thrills - Sia (feat. Sean Paul)
15. Flawless (Go to the City) - George Michael
As you can see, it's a pretty eclectic (eccentric?) mix. However, all of these songs get my running mojo going and helps me overcome the mental anguish that is mile repeats for me.
And because I made it through the workout this morning, I think I deserve a hug. I'm going to go find one now.
Free hugs and learnings below:
- I do need hugs after a mile repeat session. That and mounds of chocolate.
- Anyone that does mile repeats deserves a hug. After they towel off first, though.
- Sweaty runner hugs make the world go 'round. FYI.
- Doesn't everyone wear a visor on the treadmill?
- I find that there is a direct relationship between the vapidity of a song and how much I like to run to it.
Tomorrow's workout: Some peripheral heart action goodness with Cathe
