I am a fan of running in the outdoors.
experiencing sunshine, weather, breezes... all good for the soul I think.
so why buy a treadmill?
our apartment complex has an amazing fitness room.
multiple televisions with cable, treadmills, weight equipment.
so why buy a treadmill?
treadmills are expensive.
even the most inexpensive models are pricey.
and they take up space. lots of space.
so why buy a treadmill?
because I have two children.
because every day is different.
because it's not safe to take them to the fitness room.
because petra hated gym daycare, and I am traumatized.
because I don't have to "get ready" to workout.
because my warm up is getting everyone up, dressed, fed, bathed, potty'd, changed, entertained, washed, fed again.
because I can take my time, take longer if I like.
because my children can nap or play while I work out.
because that rush I get about two-thirds into the workout is worth it.
because there is a season for everything.
simply, because it makes me happy.
is there any better reason?
6 comments:
I wish I had a treadmill. The weather here is getting ridiculous. I hate going to the gym and all that crap.
P.S. Running in your neighborhood is my favorite.
good for you, chelsea. Seriously. And when Petra wants to ride a tricycle when it's FREEZING outside, you can set her on the treadmill and let her burn her energy.
jealous.
if i could run while watching oprah, i would.
my treadmill is folded up in the corner of our bedroom. a constant reminder every morning of how bad i suck at not running on my treadmill.
hopefully yours will treat you better.
honestly, if i had a treadmill, i suspect it would become another surface to hold discarded clothes.
but, in theory, it'd be so awesome to have one. and in theory, i'd be a motivated person.
good job, chica.
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