Wednesday, June 3, 2009

My Hotel Streak Remains Intact!

I'm talking about not running on hotel treadmills!

As mentioned a couple of days ago, I am on a business trip (still). It has been a whirlwind of a trip. Landing in Dallas Monday evening. Driving two plus hours out to the small town in East Texas. Then completing the job and driving back to Dallas yesterday. I got to my hotel in the late afternoon (around 4:30). The minute I stepped out of the car, I knew that running outside was not going to happen. It was 90 plus degrees, and the skies were starting to cloud up. I eyed the hotel treadmill (actually very nice), and made plans to hit it a little later in the evening.

Well, like all plans of mice and men - I went back to my room and promptly fell asleep. I woke an hour later (yes - the nap was *very* refreshing). The problem was I had a dinner appointment at 7 PM. My 8 miles on the treadmill was going to take more time than I had available. So...

I kept my streak of not running on hotel treadmills intact! The bottom line impact is that this week will turn from a 42 mile week to a 34 mile week. I'll do as most training plans suggest and just let the dead miles be dead miles.

I fly back this afternoon, and should be able to put in my planned five miles today. It will be back to the plan tomorrow!

7 comments:

  1. Ehh we all miss runs sometimes. I really enjoy naps sometimes..have a safe trip home!

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  2. sometimes our grand plans fall to the wayside...honestly 8 miles on a dreadmill? I'd want to kill myself! I think I'm running the Wrigley River 5k on saturday

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  3. Hi, just found your blog through Middle of the Pack girl, and I love it. I am going to add you to my "jock roll"
    -Sean

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  4. Sometimes, you just need a nap! Eight miles on the treadmill does not sound fun to me. :P

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  5. There are worse things than not running on a hotel treadmill. In fact, keeping away from them is high on my to-do list.

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  6. i can certainly sympathize! missing this one run won't ruin your training, and i'm sure the brain cells you DIDN'T lose while going insane on the 'mill will come in handy when you are struggling with mental battles another day. :)

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  7. Glenn- Hope you had a safe flight back to CA! Christine

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