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A Contrarian View of the Treadmill
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 2004-02-27 1:38 PM |
Resident Matriarch  N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 |  Subject: A Contrarian View of the Treadmillhere's my top 5 reasons why I love my treadmill: 5. No mud/ice/snow to worry about. 4. No stray dogs. (I was bitten once at 5AM!) 3. I love the cushioned belt. It stops me from leaving potholes. 2. No small children at bus stops/innocent neighbors are subjected to my fat butt as I haul it around the neighborhood. and the number 1 reason............ 1. I don't have to worry about dressing for the weather; I can run NEKKID if I want to! feel free to remind me of other reasons I love my treadmill, thanx  |
| 2004-02-27 2:40 PM in reply to: #9590 |
Veteran  249  Lubbock, TX | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill TriMom217 - 2004-02-27 12:38 PM (edited for brevity) and the number 1 reason............ 1. I don't have to worry about dressing for the weather; I can run NEKKID if I want to! I wonder whether we will be seeing a photo of that in the Album section?  |
| 2004-02-27 3:50 PM in reply to: #9590 |
| New user 39 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill 1. Running outside with a TV is a pain. 2. you're never far from the bathroom. |
| 2004-02-27 6:34 PM in reply to: #9607 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill ] I wonder whether we will be seeing a photo of that in the Album section? only if there's a section for horror shows! |
| 2004-02-27 6:35 PM in reply to: #9629 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill Bigolbro - 2004-02-27 3:50 PM 1. Running outside with a TV is a pain. 2. you're never far from the bathroom. Yes! Thanx for playing! |
| 2004-02-27 7:36 PM in reply to: #9590 |
Master 1902  Berkeley, CA | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill I prefer it myself, too. Unlike biking, running is kinda mindless--and perhaps you all saw my response where my mind does weird things like calculas and probability... When I'm on a treadmill, I plug in a book on tape and am transported from my analytical mindtrap!! I'll take it hands down, anyday. Agree with the not getting bitten aspect as well. Is nuiscance to have to carry maglite/pepperspray/whatever. The fear of creating potholes also has a certain ring of familiarity!! Dana |
| 2004-02-27 7:52 PM in reply to: #9590 |
| Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill I don't have to wear refletive anything in the night time. |
| 2004-02-27 11:27 PM in reply to: #9590 |
Champion 4902 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill good things about running on the treadmill: 5. I know at a glance what my pace is 4. I can see my reflection in the wall mirror which gives me the incentive to run faster and longer (to lose the pot and large posterior) 3. I can watch the latest developing news on the Martha Stewart saga on TV 2. plenty of room for water bottles on the console 1. there is always at least one young lady riding a stationary bike in front of me |
| 2004-02-28 12:12 AM in reply to: #9590 |
Champion 13323  Gold member | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill omg...i cant believe u guys...i can only say i agree with machiavelos #1...but still not prefered though. i have passed the point of refusing to treadmill. 0 deg aint so bad now is it? preparations my freinds, preparations. chilly run, lungs full of clean brisk air, u warm up soon enough, go home, hotter-than-hades shower...i love outside, winter running!!!!! |
| 2004-02-28 12:21 AM in reply to: #9590 |
Expert 1164 New Port Richey | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill I get to watch the ladies doing aerobics through the window. |
| 2004-02-28 3:41 AM in reply to: #9590 |
Extreme Veteran 406 Boise Idaho | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill Treadmills are Satan spawn! I use my lifting days to look at the gym bunnies! Lol |
| 2004-02-28 7:46 AM in reply to: #9590 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill Ok my turn to try: 5-a lovely concrete wall to stair at while listening to the tv1 foot away and to my left. No room to place it in front. 4-No excusses about time, can either go after the kids are in bed or wake up early...blah 3-I am a technoweinie. I love numbers and buttons, probably why I like my heart reat monitor so 2-Pride- I got the thing for free, but I will be damned if it just collects dust and cloths. 1-After a late night workout I get a burst of energy to log on and clean the house at the same time. Side benifit my wifes tolorance of my new obsesion taking up so much of my house work time. Joe |
| 2004-02-28 9:31 AM in reply to: #9590 |
Veteran 249 Lubbock, TX | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill Interestingly, I have never run on a treadmill, probably because I don't like to run. But I find being outside running is relaxing, even though my HR approaches 180, or I fell because I didn't see a curb, or similar. The treadmill just reminds me of a hamster wheel.  Edited by GamblerZ 2004-02-28 9:40 AM |
| 2004-02-28 9:00 PM in reply to: #9590 |
Expert 636 Torrington,CT | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill Oh my God!!!! I can't believe you guys would prefer to run on a belt. Good Reasons for Running Outside: 1. Fresh Air 2. Sunshine (Vitamin D) to rid you of winter doldrums 3. Scenery--varied and different 4. Weather--varied and different 5. New and different running outfits 6. Real uphills and downhills Reasons for Running Inside: 1. Icy conditions 2. Below 20 degrees with a -10 wind chill Evelyn |
| 2004-02-28 9:50 PM in reply to: #9590 |
Extreme Veteran 465 Epworth. Iowa | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill In IA a treadmill is a winter necessity - but soon it will be back tot he nature trails. HOWEVER - one big reason to use the treadmill at the University of Dubuque where I have my day job. I love the treadmill at 11:30 a.m. when the women's varsity basketball team comes to the gym to work out ;-) |
| 2004-02-29 8:32 AM in reply to: #9590 |
Master 1494 Kingston Ontario | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill This is fun! I prefer to run outdoors but winter keeps me in to a certain extent. I find that if I run on the treadmill too long, it is torture to adapt to running outside again. I feel like I haven't been running at all and am out of shape. This is what I have been doing for the past 3 weeks, and I hope not to run indoors again until next winter. The worst thing is having to pile on the clothes. I can't wait until shorts and t-shirt weather...about 3 months to go!! Jen |
| 2004-02-29 8:39 AM in reply to: #9756 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill no no no noooooo!!! I didn't say that PREFER the treadmill, just a few reasons why it's ok, totally in reply to Mike's rant about hating it! LOL It's all in your perspective. It'll be a horrible thing if you expect it to be, or a great thing if you expect it to be. Right now I am soooo happy that I have one to use, because without it I would not be running |
| 2004-02-29 10:49 AM in reply to: #9698 |
Veteran 226 Malvern PA | Subject: RE: A Contrarian View of the Treadmill JaWaLav - 2004-02-28 6:41 AM I use my lifting days to look at the gym bunnies That's why I don't mind my swim days. |
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