[originalsuds]

<p>Good morning!</p>
<p>I finally broke my treadmill. Didn't think I could wear it out but I guess all things will wear out sooner or later. Don't know if I should buy new parts or a new treadmill.</p>
<p>About 300.00 in parts from what I can see. I guess that's better than shelling out some big dough for a new one.</p>

 

[Andi]

<p>Good morning Suds - I smiled when I read your post.  I'm surprised it took this long for the treadmill to wear out with the amount of use it gets.  good luck deciding to fix or replace.</p>
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<p>I am going out for a run soon.  I'm scheduled for 5.  Too bad it's so much colder today than yesterday.  But, Friday should be really nice!</p>

 

[NBjunkie]

<p>SUDS--I am sorry, but I am laughing...I too, am not suprised that your TM is broken..sorry it is, but am not suprised...have fun TM shopping </p>
<p>ANDI--yes, it is very cold out! brrr...have a great 5 when you run it!</p>

 

[Ron]

<p>Morning my running friends.  I will get a good work out in tonight.  Back, Bi's and a good run.</p>
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<p>Sorry about that Paul.  I am dreading that day.  My TM must be close to 7.</p>
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<p>Andi hope you had a good run.  How is the job?</p>
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<p>Amber have a great day with the family.</p>
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[JohnnyB]

<p>Sudsy, for a sec I thought you said you weren't sure if you should buy new pants or a treadmill.  I vote pants.  </p>
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[NBjunkie]

<p>JB--LOL--too funny!</p>
<p>RON--good job on your workout! my old tm broke a few years back, bought a really nice one and the deck completely cracked on it--thankfully it was under warranty still--but strange!</p>
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<p>I really need to run today--but not feeling all that great--sooo we will see..am eating lunch right now and hope it makes me feel better then I will run..w5d1...</p>

 

[Sisu]

<p>Hey!</p>
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<p>Sorry about your TM Paul.  I agree that you've put that TM through a lot so I'm surprised you haven't had any issues with it.  What brand is it?  Do you have to do the work yourself?  When you replace it don't buy a Vision FItness.  Just sayin'</p>
<p>Andi - hope you had a good 5mi run.  Is it really windy there, too?  </p>
<p>Ron - have a good workout later and a good day at work.</p>
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<p>I just finished a boring 6mi run on the TM.  I had to throw in 6x400s which was kinda fun.  Dd11 is home again today - not sure exactly what she has but it sure has knocked her down.  I'm hoping she'll be OK to go to school tomorrow but we'll see.</p>

 

[Sisu]

<p>Amber - the run will make you feel better!  I had a really hard time motivating myself to get on the TM this morning but now I feel a lot better and I'm so glad I did it.  Once you get moving you'll  be fine!</p>

 

[NBjunkie]

<p>ok SISU--I am changed..waiting for ds5 to come in from snowmobiling so I can hit the tm....good job on your run, sorry dd is home sick there are 3 major illnesses going around right now that are pretty intense...</p>

 

[Ron]

<p>Susan maybe I will try some speed work too tonight.  I have been getting bored lately while running.</p>
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<p>Amber go run girl!!!</p>

 

[originalsuds]

<p>Considering the use I gave it, I'm pretty happy with how it held up. I have a Pro Form 840 and would get another Pro Form if I was to go that route. Looks like I'll be installing the new parts instead of getting a whole new unit. Sisu, I do the work myself. Changing pullies and a belt is just like working on a car!</p>

 

[Sisu]

<p>Ron - it was fun to try to run fast and the 400 repeats actually felt easier than I thought they would be.  I think all of this time with less running and more cross training has helped me a bit.  Have fun!</p>
<p>Amber - my dd was put on antibiotics for a sinus infection about 10 days ago and this latest episode started at the end of that round and now she's on a new type of antibiotics.  She rarely gets sick and hasn't been on antibiotics in at least a couple years.  Whatever she has it's really hit her hard. </p>

 

[Sisu]

<p>I wish I had asked you for a treadmill recommendation before I bought mine, Paul! I have no doubt you'll be able to fix it easily. Hey - are you still planning to run Harpoon?  Do you know if it's the first weekend in June?  I haven't been able to find a definite date online yet.</p>

 

[Fer]

<p>Hi everyone! I'm just back from my run.  4.25 in 37 minutes.  It was windy, and I'm a big baby about running in the wind, but I did it.  It was a lot warmer than I expected.  I didn't check the temp before I left and I definitely didn't need to have long pants on. I'm happy to report that I am succeeding with my outside running.  Now that I don't have a choice, I'm just doing it.  And, I am enjoying it.</p>
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<p>Suds-Sorry about your TM.  You have given it a lot of use!!  It's good that you can do the work yourself.  That's definitely makes it worthwhile to fix.</p>
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<p>Andi-I hope you had a good run!</p>
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<p>Hi Amber! Have a good run today!</p>
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<p>Hey JB!</p>
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<p>Susan-Great job on your 6 miles.  I hope dd gets better soon!</p>
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<p>Hi hubby!  How is work? </p>
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[NBjunkie]

<p>SISU--thanks for the push--it is done..wasnt pretty--I actually ran .07miles slower then normal...but oh well...its all about building endurance right now--so its done--I still feel yucky, maybe even worse--but at least the run is done ...</p>

 

[originalsuds]

<p>I'm in for Harpoon! I was just checking on that last week but it's not posted yet.</p>
<p>I won't miss that one this year.</p>

 

[originalsuds]

<p>Treadmilldoctor.com has some good info on treadmills and some reviews too.</p>

 

[originalsuds]

<p>Ron, I love doing speed work on the TM because once it's set you can't let up your pace at all.</p>
<p>I'm glad I wasn't doing speedwork this morning when it broke. Then I would be buying new pants because I probably would have soiled myself when the roller let go.</p>

 

[Fer]

<p>Good job, Amber!!!  You did it!!</p>

 

[Fer]

<p>LOL!<br>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>originalsuds</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72619/running-moms-and-dads-tuesday#post_1983807"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Ron, I love doing speed work on the TM because once it's set you can't let up your pace at all.</p>
<p>I'm glad I wasn't doing speedwork this morning when it broke. Then I would be buying new pants because I probably would have soiled myself when the roller let go.</p>
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