I'm considering a treadmill

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by jd1020

If you want to save money why not just buy a pair of nice walking shoes and stroll the block?

She did during the summer, but doesn't like the cold and definitely doesn't like to do it in the dark.

Originally Posted by loochy

Go to an actual exercise equipment store. There is a big difference between health club quality equipment and those little flimsy things you see at academy/dicks/etc. You'll probably need to spend $1000 minimum.

probably good advice, thanks.

Originally Posted by ndws

look around and find a treadclimber. The fiance has one of those and its an ass kicker.

She talked about one of those, one of her girlie friends suggested that. Price tag makes me want to cry.

And if we get it bought, and she doesn't use it (particularly if it costs a ****ing grand). Don't ask where she is or why there is a fresh hole dug in the back 40.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Literature

And put a TV right in front of it. I wouldn't use mine unless I had a TV to watch.

Originally Posted by loochy

It's a great way to wake up and watch the morning news.

Or find a TV show series you like and watch an episode every morning and run for the duration of the episode (or 2 if it's a 30 minute show). I've used this to watch all Star Trek TNGs, Star Trek DS9s, and Breaking Bads.

That's the plan. That's why I want it to be mobile, so she can run it out in front of the TV and roll it back in the closet.

[007]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

That's the plan. That's why I want it to be mobile, so she can run it out in front of the TV and roll it back in the closet.

yeah, not gonna happen. Treadmills aren't designed to be moved around all the time. They are big and they are heavy. They are meant to stay in one location unless you are moving it for lengthy storage. Mine isn't even that big but it is heavy as hell and I dread when I do move it.

[jd1020]

If you want something "mobile" get a trainer for your bike.

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=3403551

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Guru

yeah, not gonna happen. Treadmills aren't designed to be moved around all the time. They are big and they are heavy. They are meant to stay in one location unless you are moving it for lengthy storage. Mine isn't even that big but it is heavy as hell and I dread when I do move it.

Awesome

Thanks for the heads up. I might be looking for a different spot for it.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

She did during the summer, but doesn't like the cold and definitely doesn't like to do it in the dark.





probably good advice, thanks.



She talked about one of those, one of her girlie friends suggested that. Price tag makes me want to cry.

And if we get it bought, and she doesn't use it (particularly if it costs a ****ing grand). Don't ask where she is or why there is a fresh hole dug in the back 40.

You CAN spend less, but it'll be tiny and flimsy - it won't be like the ones you use at the gym. Just start shopping around IN PERSON and see what's out there in your price range/quality range and then start reading online reviews and such.

[ndws]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

She did during the summer, but doesn't like the cold and definitely doesn't like to do it in the dark.





probably good advice, thanks.



She talked about one of those, one of her girlie friends suggested that. Price tag makes me want to cry.

And if we get it bought, and she doesn't use it (particularly if it costs a ****ing grand). Don't ask where she is or why there is a fresh hole dug in the back 40.

The treadclimber is like anything else. Its for sale on craigslist alot. Still costs a chunk though. I know I feel different after 40 minutes on that when compared to the same time on a standard treadmill.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by jd1020

I live in the midwest and you can probably count the days with 1 hand where you don't want to be outside in the winter. It's been like that for a looooooooooooong time now.

What the **** are you talking about?

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Wea...ation=USKS0530

Tuesday is the last day I'd want to be outside. The high after that is 51 and there isn't a day the wind is going to be below 10 MPH. That's goddamn cold.

And she gets home at 6, an hour after it gets dark. It gets damn cold running in 25 degree weather.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

And she gets home at 6, an hour after it gets dark. It gets damn cold running in 25 degree weather.

Not telling you what to do, or denigrating what you think of as cold, but after you've been running for 15 minutes, you're not cold anymore.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

What the **** are you talking about?

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Wea...ation=USKS0530

Tuesday is the last day I'd want to be outside. The high after that is 51 and there isn't a day the wind is going to be below 10 MPH. That's goddamn cold.

Guess I'm just used to this "cold" weather you speak of. 40 and sunny is not what I call cold. Wednesday is the only day on that forecast that I look at and say nope, and that's because its a mix of rain and snow.

[jidar]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

What the **** are you talking about?

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Wea...ation=USKS0530

Tuesday is the last day I'd want to be outside. The high after that is 51 and there isn't a day the wind is going to be below 10 MPH. That's goddamn cold.

And she gets home at 6, an hour after it gets dark. It gets damn cold running in 25 degree weather.

No. No it really isn't that cold at all. Especially not for running.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Brock

Not telling you what to do, or denigrating what you think of as cold, but after you've been running for 15 minutes, you're not cold anymore.

You're not telling me. It's my wife. She ain't doing it. I ran cross country in high school. I know, but it's not me.

Originally Posted by jd1020

Guess I'm just used to this "cold" weather you speak of. 40 and sunny is not what I call cold. Wednesday is the only day on that forecast that I look at and say nope, and that's because its a mix of rain and snow.

the 25th and 26th are 60% chance of snow. And there isn't a damn bit of sun for your 40 and sunny at 6PM when she's running.

Originally Posted by jidar

No. No it really isn't that cold at all. Especially not for running.

Again, it isn't me. It's my wife. And it's going to be after 6PM. It's cold out here in the high country.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

the 25th and 26th are 60% chance of snow. And there isn't a damn bit of sun for your 40 and sunny at 6PM when she's running.

Snow isn't shit, dude.

Not only is it far too early for it to stick but unless its a blizzard its nothing.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Snow isn't shit, dude.

Not only is it far too early for it to stick but unless its a blizzard its nothing.

Are you high? At this time last year there was 15" of snow on the ground.

But either way, it's my wife not me. You can call her a pussy all you want, but she still isn't going to go run in the dark when it is 20 degrees outside. Especially in February when it is 10 and windy. It just isn't happening.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

You're not telling me. It's my wife. She ain't doing it. I ran cross country in high school. I know, but it's not me.

Ok, so you're stuck with it. Like others have said, I have pretty serious doubts about finding a quality treadmill that even you, let alone your wife, are going to want to move around on a regular basis.