Tired of the Treadmill

The monotony of the treadmill has finally hit me. I think I will enjoy it a lot more if I only use it once or twice a week. I need to get outside and get some fresh air. Just because the window is open next to the treadmill doesn't mean that I'm satisfying that need for an outdoor jaunt.

I need the cool breeze to whip past my face and keep me from having sweat dripping into my eyeballs. I need a change in scenery, puddles to splash in, potholes to jump over, and a beautiful green and blue backdrop. I want to hear the birds chirping, the ocean waves crashing, and the wind whistling through the trees.

Beautiful Rockland Harbor and Boardwalk

Ahhh.

Today I completed 3.6 miles on the treadmill in 34 minutes. A little bit slower than usual...Not everyday can be a fast run though. Just glad to be getting the miles in :-)

Tomorrow is supposed to be my off day, but maybe I will head out just for a couple miles to satisfy this need. I'm running outside on Saturday for sure, and possibly Sunday too for the Lucky Leprechaun 5k. I definitely want to start fitting in a trail run at least once a week and some speed work at the track once a week or every-other week.

Camden, ME Trails

(Isn't that beautiful?!)

What new running routine are you going to try?

Do you run on trails or tracks?