I was fairly certain K had strep, again. I'm not sure what is going on with Libby, but I might as well get her checked out, too. This is what happens when you have 2 sick girls, who do not know they are sick, and the doctor can't see you until 11.
The West girls are pretty awesome at some Jenga :) |
After a somewhat short wait, and the outrageous copay, it was just a virus. Money in the trash, right there. I guess I should just be grateful that it wasn't anything serious. Always look for the positive :)
And now on to more important things......
How to Run On A Treadmill Without Dying of Boredom
Being a southern runner, who is also a mom, I do a large part of my training on the treadmill. (I'm not sure if you are familiar with the humidity in Alabama, but it's killer.) I struggled with major boredom for a long time while running on the treadmill, but now I actually enjoy it. It's definitely not the same as running outdoors, but it is convenient when it's your only way to run.
1. Read a magazine. This is actually my least favorite, but it works. Not only does it sidetrack your mind from being bored, but it covers up the data screen. I don't let myself look until I've finished the whole magazine, and I'm usually presently surprised. The reason this is my least favorite is because I have to turn the pages more. It's more difficult to keep my stride when I'm turning the pages every few seconds.
2. Read a book. Also covers the screen and I don't let myself look until I've finished a chapter. Turning pages isn't really an issue because all I have to do is tap the screen for the page to turn. Gotta love the Kindle :) I've heard a lot of people say that it's hard to read while they run, and I've decided these people must be really bouncy runners. I have no issue with it, even when I increase my speed to a near sprint.
3. Watch Netflix. Or Youtube. Or Hulu. Or whatever digital streaming device you have. This is one of my favorites, but I have a hard time stopping. Oh, I might stop running after an episode, but I can't stop watching after one episode. Hello, Gossip Girl and your 7 seasons. The great thing about this is that 30-min, or 45-min depending on what you are watching, seems to fly by when you are zoned into a good show.
4. Switch it up. I have two go-to workouts on the treadmill that I use when I'm not doing one of the above. The constant clock watching and pace/incline changing make the time go by quickly. Here are two routines I use often:
Do you run on a treadmill?
What are your tips?
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