| Title: | Running Notes |
| Notice: | DRC Application in note 1258 - Join Today! |
| Moderator: | CIM2NI::GILL |
| Created: | Tue Mar 18 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1409 |
| Total number of notes: | 6662 |
I was an avid runner for approximately 5 years (and LOVED it!)
but after numerous injuries, I decided to stick to low impact
workouts. I am currently into racewalking and considering doing
some light running once or twice a week. My sister is a beginner
runner and has gotten me excited about it once again. I'll probably
do some fun runs with her as well.
I use the treadmills at a gym near my home now, but I'm moving
and my new gym will be about 25 minutes from my home. For this
reason and because I'm tired of waiting for a free treadmill at the
gym and getting kicked off long before my daily mileage has been
reached, I'm looking at buying a treadmill for home. I have only
used gym treadmills which are, of course, top of the line. I've
heard people say they enjoy their $500 treadmills but I don't know
if it would be enough for me. I walk an average of 4-5 times a
week, 5-8 miles, and a 11.5-12 minute mile. I'm thinking of investing
in a good quality treadmill.
I stopped by Omni Fitness in Nashua today to begin my search. The
one I might consider is the "Life Fitness 4500HR". It's on sale for
$2395 (ahhh!!) with 6 months interest free financing. There were
others I liked more but cost around $3500!! I knew this wouldn't be
easy :^).
Can anyone give me some pointers on what to look for and places to
get the best buy??
Thanks in advance!!
Kim
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| 1406.1 | We have a "Spirit" | MROA::BERGART | Jeff-the-ref | Mon Apr 14 1997 17:21 | 15 |
I believe that we have a "Spirit" brand treadmill which we bought from
Plum walking centers before they went out of business. I think we paid
less than $2K on sale.
My wife loves it because 1) It starts at Zero MPH 2) It starts while
she's on it (ie no power issues) 3) It senses its own speed so that it
does not slow down everytime she takes a step 4) It's very sturdy and
rugged (she is a large person), 5) It's easy to program a count
down timed workout, and 6) she can electronically raise the incline to get
her proper workout rather than constantly increasing the speed.
I don't use it because I find the exactness of the pace a pain at
higher speeds, and I get too hot running indoors! It does have the
advantage of "give" every time you step. I've never had sore shins
after using it...
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