Am I going anywhere?

I have a love / hate relationship with the treadmill. I love that I don't have to wear 3 layers to go for a short 4 mile run and I love that I don't have to breathe in carcinogens. Oh, and I love when I am DONE!! I hate the rest of it. For someone who loves running, it is amazing how much I dread getting on the treadmill for a short little run. Four miles seems like ten and watching every second and every step pass by before your eyes is very defeating. I don't know why every mile seems so much more difficult when you aren't actually going anywhere. It does make you feel a little sorry for hamsters. Why do people think they are enjoying themselves in their little cages running around and around in a circle? I do love running but I love running outside...in a forward direction until I get to a point where I have to turn around and run back to where I started, all this time enjoying the outdoor scenery. I guess you get to enjoy scenery in the gym...but it is all the scenery I try to avoid while running.... TVs, noise, and lots and lots of people. So as you can tell, I can't wait until the inversion is gone and the temperature is a little more pleasant. But until then, we are going to St. George. The sunshine and the clear skies are calling.. but most of all, a trail that leads somewhere seems very appealing.