Let's take this outside...

I've started running in the mornings.

Outside.

With Chris.

Excruciating.

Forget the fact that I still run at the gym at night, or that I even have a fun time doing so. Forget the fact that, at night, in the gym, I can run 3 miles and hardly get a stitch or lose a breathe. Forget the fact that me and my machine kick butt and go distances I have never gone to before.

Running outside is DAMN HARD.

I ran a mile and a half outside today. I suffocated. I sweated. I died. And this is within the first 15 paces. Needless to say I finished (barely) but had to stop a whopping THREE times in between (I never stop at the gym) AND HARDLY COULD MAKE IT HOME.

WHY? Why is something I do every night (and still do!) SO hard JUST because of the location I do it in? I HAD TO CANCEL MY YOGA! AND MY NIGHTLY WORKOUT WITH GRACE! *&$#@!

You can imagine my frustration.

So I looked it up, and apparently (duh, Summer), there is somewhat common knowledge linked to my problem:

-The treadmill belt offers some help by pulling your feet back underneath your body, so you are potentially exerting less energy to move your feet and legs than if you were not on a treadmill.
-When you run indoors on a treadmill, you do not have to overcome wind resistance. The lack of wind means you'll spend less energy running four miles on a treadmill than you will running four miles outdoors. However, it may depend on how fast you are running. For the average person, running 5 - 9 miles per hour (mph) will result in little difference. Some studies say outdoor running expends up to 5 percent more calories; if you run faster than 9 mph, running outdoors could utilize up to 10 percent more calories because you are working harder against wind resistance. Other studies say there's no difference. One study demonstrated the way to balance energy use between indoor and outdoor running is to set the treadmill at an incline (or grade) of 1 percent.
-Running indoors maintains or offers stable elements. Runners not only avoid wind, but also other potential natural elements, such as cold air, rain, or sand (if you run on a beach), which demand extra energy.
-Running on a treadmill versus pavement (the composition of the track surface you run on is unclear) provides a softer surface, making it a little easier for your joints. People with knee pain or soreness might opt for a treadmill versus the road outside for this reason.

Eh. That's ok. My failure this morning only made me more determined to finish tomorrow. I'll get this down soon enough. :)

Random:
-I filmed a movie this weekend. It took 5 minutes to write the script, 5 hours to film it, and about 5 seconds for me to lose patience with my Final Cut Pro. STUPID NON-DIGITIZING LOSER! WHY CANT YOU WORK?!!?!?!?!?!?!
I'll post pics and (hopefully) the final product in the next few day. I'm trying to make a habit of it... a movie every 2 weeks. You guys will have a lot to watch soon. :)
-I also went hiking. Yet again with Chris. :) Yet again, just about died. AND AGAIN: can't wait to do the harder trails.
-I ALSO helped with E!'s Red Carpet Special at the Emmy's this year. 10 hours worth of work my friends.
-AND I CLEANED MY ROOM! Where is all this energy coming from?!
-Han Solo must have spent BILLIONS fixing up his Millenium Falcon. I know, because I spend my budget's equivalent on mine. :(
-URBAN'S HOUSE PARTY NEXT WEEKEND! SAN DIEGO HERE WE COME!!!
-Did I mention that Spike Lee's 'Inside Man' is AMAZING? I had heard about it from the internship- it was supposedly one of the best scripts in Hollywood all season... but now that I've seen it I'm SO JEALOUS that I didn't get to read it because it rocked my socks off. Rent it. Love it. And tell Clive Owen that he has a beautiful Filipino girlfriend waiting for him in North Hollywood. :)
-ANOTHER one of us is now in the show Entourage. First Miska was an extra, and now Dan has a reacurring role. Congrats Dan! Awesome.