The Running Thread - 2026

[SheHulk]

my mental tip is to get a new tablet. If you're going to do a lot of treadmill running, a $100 something that you can either download a show onto or get on wifi, it's a very small investment that will last actual years.

Ah I see how it is! DH just informed me we have a newer one that is just sitting in a drawer. If that's the key, then I'll try it.

 

[DianaMB333]

last year I did my marathon simulation (Galloway) in treadmill.. only 7 hrs… so the tablet, the tv and podcasts helped a lot..

After that, everything seems so doable!! LOL

 

[SheHulk]

last year I did my marathon simulation (Galloway) in treadmill.. only 7 hrs… so the tablet, the tv and podcasts helped a lot..

After that, everything seems so doable!! LOL

 

[SheHulk]

I do 90% or more of my training on a treadmill. I don't mind it at all, actually. And same with our forecast, so it's a good thing I'm ok with it. I've been saving the Elizabeth Smart documentary to watch today during my long run (before football starts).

First order of business will be watching that documentary.

 

[GollyGadget]

I'm sure this is character-building too

This reminds me of a work situation a few years ago. I had a very difficult colleague and my manager kept reminding me this was going to be a great situation to reference in interviews .

As for treadmill tips, I usually vary my pace so I have something to look forward to every half mile. Don’t know why but counting down until the next button press makes the time go by faster

 

[SheHulk]

This reminds me of a work situation a few years ago. I had a very difficult colleague and my manager kept reminding me this was going to be a great situation to reference in interviews .

As for treadmill tips, I usually vary my pace so I have something to look forward to every half mile. Don’t know why but counting down until the next button press makes the time go by faster

I do this! Speed and incline actually.

 

[The Expert]

First order of business will be watching that documentary.

I worked in news in Salt Lake City when that all happened, and the doc was very well done -- comprehensive, accurate, and quite moving. Elizabeth is really a remarkable human who has helped so many people, and she's a fellow runner and pretty fast marathoner!