I am a road runner.  No question. I kind of already knew that, but this past weekend’s experience with treadmill running confirmed it.

I live in a city with plenty of footpaths and a nearby park with lots of great paths and trails.  I’m a little spoiled for choice when it comes to running routes. I’ve always enjoyed being able to get outside for a run and when I stopped running to music I enjoyed it even more. So much to see and take notice of; so many interesting things and sounds and people surrounding me.

So what happens when you take an outdoor road runner and put her indoors on a treadmill?

Misery.

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