Comments on: My treadmill desk office setup

By: Laurie Ann Thompson

Laurie Ann Thompson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:02:19 +0000

In reply to Mary Cronk Farrell. Hi Mary, I haven't been using it much for the last few months. I had thyroid surgery, and then went hypothyroid for a while, and I'm just starting to feel like I might have enough energy for life, let alone exercise. So, the treadmill has been collecting dust, but only because I've been physically unable to use it. With some new meds I think I'm starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel, so I'm hoping to get back on soon! Up until the surgery, I was using it every day, usually doing about 2 miles an hour, depending on what kind of work I was doing. It seemed like I could go faster (2-3) if I was just doing email, Twitter, Facebook, blogging, critiques, etc., but for drafting or serious revisions I had to do 1 or even sometimes 0.5 mph. Between mom duties, I would typically do 2 solid hours on the treadmill, take a lunch break, then do 2 more solid hours. I might hop on for brief stints here and there at other times before or after those blocks, or not. If I did, I might just work standing up rather than doing any more walking. I lost a bunch of weight, which I've since gained back and more since the surgery. I felt great and was super productive. I'm hoping all of that comes back once I can start back up again. How about you? What have you found so far? Did you ever get photos of your setup posted? I'd love to see! :)

By: Mary Cronk Farrell

Mary Cronk Farrell — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:40:48 +0000

Hi Laurie,
Checking back to see how you’re doing with your treadmill desk. I am curious what speed you usually set it at when you’re writing. And also how long you tend to use it each day. Thanks!

By: Laurie Thompson

Laurie Thompson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:45:41 +0000

In reply to Ken Zeman. Ha! It's awfully hard to type while running outside. ;)

By: Ken Zeman

Ken Zeman — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:41:45 +0000

Why dont you just go for a run like I do. I have been running 12 miles a week getting ready for ski season. Congratultions on the book.
We had our first snow of the year today. Hope we get more soon so we can get the trails ready.

By: Laurie Thompson

Laurie Thompson — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:17:31 +0000

In reply to Mary Cronk Farrell. Hi Mary, that sounds like a great way to spend the summer (as long as the revision is going well!). Have a great conference! How do you like your treadmill desk?

By: Mary Cronk Farrell

Mary Cronk Farrell — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:16:36 +0000

Thanks for posting and sharing your setup Laurie! I got my treadmill desk in mid-July. Have not had time to take any photos yet. On deadline with a revision…plus getting ready for our regional conference in a month. Plus, too busy taking photos of my garden. 🙂 which looks much better than a desk.

By: Laurie Thompson

Laurie Thompson — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:10:38 +0000

In reply to Rob McKaughan. Yeah, I agree about the precision drawing probably not working. And I still catch myself leaning heavily sometimes. I'm trying hard to not let it become a habit! ;)

By: Rob McKaughan

Rob McKaughan — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:42:21 +0000

What pace do you typically walk at (or is it just free-form)?
Seems like it’d be hard to do precision drawing with it, though writing, surfing, and the usual office apps would be fine. It would certainly cure the bad habit I have with my standing setup: leaning heavily against the desk.

By: Laurie Thompson

Laurie Thompson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:37:03 +0000

In reply to Samantha Vamos. Typing is no problem at all, nor is using the mouse. Some illustrators have asked me if they'd be able to draw on one, and I'm not an illustrator, but I think so. You walk so slowly that there's no bounce or anything, and the height of the TrekDesk is fully adjustable. I think it really helps me maintain better posture while I'm working and not hunch or slouch or rest my hands. You're welcome to come over and try it out sometime, Sam!

By: Laurie Thompson

Laurie Thompson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:32:04 +0000

In reply to Ann Bedichek. Thanks, Ann! Snag that treadmill from your parents. You'll be ready for it sooner than you think. :)