The treadmill: a scary, endless track that makes people feel like hamsters on a never-ending wheel. Some people find harmony on the treadmill while others avoid it at all costs because it can get extremely boring. However if you’re looking for an excuse to get back into the gym, VALLEY’s got you covered with five things to run from on the treadmill to kickstart that summer shred.
1. This Week’s Exam
There is a chance that there is no speed high enough on the treadmill to get you far enough from the exam you have this week. Spanish, Econ and MIS are a campus favorite. It seems like at this time of year everyone suffers together for the final before the actual final. Taking a break from the books and bumping up the speed on the treadmill is a good way to even pretend that you are running away from it.
2. Your Bank Account
Thankfully campus gyms are free so working out without a membership is doable and much needed. Being a broke college student is no joke but being on the treadmill does not need to remind you about how broke you might be. If you are at the IM building or white building just close your eyes when you walk by the Shake Smart stand or something else that might be a painful reminder.
3. That Ex
This one is self-explanatory. Run as fast as you can from your ex that will not stop tormenting you. Even if you are no contact that doesn’t mean a thing. For however long you run on the treadmill whether that is 10 minutes or an hour just put your phone down and turn up the speed. If you’ve never gotten over anything in your life then there will be a lot to keep you occupied along with Ariana Grande’s extended version of Eternal Sunshine.
4. Finding A Formal Date
This might only apply to a select audience but it is that time of year again when almost every organization on campus has a formal downtown. Whether it is your own formal you need a date to or you are trying to get invited to a certain one the stress is the same. Luckily you do not need a date to go on the treadmill, so run away from finding a date and to get fit for the formal dress you bought months ago.
5. The Missing Internship
The dreadful question that is offered around this time of year is “do you have an internship for the summer?” On the treadmill no one will ask you that because it is too hard to run and talk at the same time. Walking and stalking LinkedIn does not sound that peaceful so just put the phone down for this one and forget what an internship is.
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