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I hate treadmills. They are about one of the most worthless things around. I don't care for tracks. We do our pack test on a track. The pack test is a 45 pound pack, usually worn around your chest. You have 45 minutes to pass the test, which is a 3 mile walk. All this so I can go fight wildland (grass and forest) fires.
It sounds easy but usually is a major ass kicker. If you can carry the weight lower and get a better stride it is easier.
The only difference between a treadmill and a track is the environment, but they are both booooring.
I tried out with the local FD once and the first part of the physical test was 3 min on a stair climber..........with a 75lb vest > .
I made the cut.
Back in the days when I used to visit the gym often, I spent a good hour to two hours on the tread mill each visit. It was those darn music videos that kept me from getting bored. I wouldn't exactly call what I was doing running more like jogging.
It's worse if you are running on a track with a constant head wind all the while thinking "how in the hell is this possible?"
At first I thought "how in the hell is this possible?" Then I thought "eh, it's South Dakota." LOL. I'm not a huge fan of tracks either. I hate running in circles and not getting anywhere.
The only difference between a treadmill and a track is the environment, but they are both booooring.
I tried out with the local FD once and the first part of the physical test was 3 min on a stair climber..........with a 75lb vest > .
I made the cut.
Hmmm...some woman that works for my husband baked him cookies.
This pisses me off. He must have realized it would **** me off because she gave them to him on Friday and he just took them out of his bag today (Sunday).
Bake cookies for your own damn man. Mine does not NEED your suck-ass cookies.
Now, I'm sure you all think I'm over-reacting...and I'm sure I am. But the only time I bake FOR another person is if I really like them and I would never bake cookies specifically for another man if he was married. In my family growing up, cooking for someone is a sign of affection. Hopefully this is not universal and just on my demented, Italian side of the family...LOL
The only difference between a treadmill and a track is the environment, but they are both booooring.
I tried out with the local FD once and the first part of the physical test was 3 min on a stair climber..........with a 75lb vest > .
I made the cut.
They are boring...but if you can let your mind wander it's actually not that bad. I love to daydream on the treadmill. No chance in me tripping and flying like superman through the air and landing on concrete . I do prefer outdoors though. Actually I prefer trail running but my husband has talked me out of that unless I have a partner.
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Originally Posted by TRosa
Back in the days when I used to visit the gym often, I spent a good hour to two hours on the tread mill each visit. It was those darn music videos that kept me from getting bored. I wouldn't exactly call what I was doing running more like jogging.
Kick up some guns n roses and I was set.
I throw some songs on a playlist to vary my tempo. Sometimes it's a good run, sometimes it's a light jog depending on the song. It's a good way to build up your speed though.
Hmmm...some woman that works for my husband baked him cookies.
This pisses me off. He must have realized it would **** me off because she gave them to him on Friday and he just took them out of his bag today (Sunday).
Bake cookies for your own damn man. Mine does not NEED your suck-ass cookies.
Now, I'm sure you all think I'm over-reacting...and I'm sure I am. But the only time I bake FOR another person is if I really like them and I would never bake cookies specifically for another man if he was married. In my family growing up, cooking for someone is a sign of affection. Hopefully this is not universal and just on my demented, Italian side of the family...LOL
Want to get him back? Bake some cookies and ship them to me. You know the address.
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Originally Posted by *Sixy*
They are boring...but if you can let your mind wander it's actually not that bad. I love to daydream on the treadmill. No chance in me tripping and flying like superman through the air and landing on concrete . I do prefer outdoors though. Actually I prefer trail running but my husband has talked me out of that unless I have a partner.
I throw some songs on a playlist to vary my tempo. Sometimes it's a good run, sometimes it's a light jog depending on the song. It's a good way to build up your speed though.
Hmmm...some woman that works for my husband baked him cookies.
This pisses me off. He must have realized it would **** me off because she gave them to him on Friday and he just took them out of his bag today (Sunday).
Bake cookies for your own damn man. Mine does not NEED your suck-ass cookies.
Now, I'm sure you all think I'm over-reacting...and I'm sure I am. But the only time I bake FOR another person is if I really like them and I would never bake cookies specifically for another man if he was married. In my family growing up, cooking for someone is a sign of affection. Hopefully this is not universal and just on my demented, Italian side of the family...LOL
No, you aren't over reacting. That woman needs a beatdown. Even if it's only for his ears. Now if she baked cookies for everyone in the office, that would be different. Hope she didn't add her own special sauce to the batter. I've heard some strange things from a few southern women.
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. I do prefer outdoors though. Actually I prefer trail running but my husband has talked me out of that unless I have a partner. 
