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Reese1106
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Runners...what would you choose?
So we own a treadmill. I'm a runner, DH is not. I much prefer to run outdoors and most of the races I've done/will do occur between April and October.
I really want an elliptical machine but we just don't have the room for both. I'm thinking of selling my treadmill and getting an ellipitcal which both DH and I could use.
Am I losing anything by giving up the treadmill (besides the obvious not being able to run outside when the weather is icy)?
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Posted 2/9/09 1:47 PM  |
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azoodie
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
IMHO I wouldn't be happy if I couldn't run. If you find that you can't run outside during the colder months I would hang onto the mill. The elliptical would drive me mad if that's all I had for months on end 
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| Posted 2/9/09 3:46 PM |
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CAMCaps
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
Treadmill . . . definitely the better workout! The elliptical will not keep you in running shape.
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| Posted 2/9/09 6:33 PM |
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
-I will trade you....I will take your treadmill you can take my elliptical
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| Posted 2/9/09 8:16 PM |
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VirginiaDeb
Don't eat me, hippo!
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Deb
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
I used to swear by the elliptical, but ever since I started running and spinning, I feel like I'm wasting my time if I just go for 30 min on the elliptical vs. 30 minutes on the treadmill.
I'd keep the treadmill.
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| Posted 2/9/09 8:47 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
another vote for treadmil!
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| Posted 2/9/09 9:46 PM |
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smith1234
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
I run and spin and I also have an elliptical. I feel that it's a different work out than running. I have a decent one and if I pick a hard program I def get a good workout in. I like the variety, but I also run all winter as long as there isn't ice on the ground.
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| Posted 2/10/09 8:30 AM |
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Reese1106
Family of 4! :o)
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Theresa
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
Thanks everyone. I really want to have both but since we don't have the room right now, I have to make a choice. I think I'm going to hold onto the treadmill for now. Thanks for your input! 
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| Posted 2/10/09 9:52 AM |
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Erica
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
I'm not a fan of the elliptical - I agree that it just doesn't keep you in the same shape.
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| Posted 2/10/09 10:02 AM |
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bigspender
Back to school
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Re: Runners...what would you choose?
i have both and never use the elliptical.
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| Posted 2/10/09 10:59 AM |
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