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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I'm only good up to about 3.4mph. Reading goes out the window when I go faster than that. So I stay slow-ish, walk longer, and read more (at least that's the excuse I'm giving myself for not straying into "jogging/running" territory!).
It's kind of spoiled me for outdoor walking, though. The whole time, I'm thinking about how I'd like to be reading!  |
I top out at 3.5 most days anyway. I keep telling myself I'm gonna move past the "power walk" speeds eventually. I prefer outdoor walking but... there are people out there.
I think it's my minor balance issues - my upper body compensates so I'm not holding still enough to read. But I think continuing to use the treadmill will help improve that. It's only been a few weeks. Unlike walking outdoors, the treadmill enforces consistency. So who knows? Maybe with practice, I, too, will be able to read while treadmilling.
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Originally Posted by HarryT
I listen to audiobooks when I'm out walking.
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My mind wanders too much for audiobooks. I listen to Dragnet most of the time, requires less focus to track what's going on. Sometimes music, but usually a radio show. I can't comfortably do either on the treadmill because the ancient thing is soooo loud. I need noise-blocking headphones, I guess.