I broke my treadmill :(

[skymama 35]

It just stopped, right in the middle of my workout. I almost did a nose dive into the electronics panel!

Has anyone had this happen before and know if it's fixable or not, or should I just send it to the curb?

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[normiss 622]

you prolly just wore it out!

what about that other morning workout you like???

[skymama 35]

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what about that other morning workout you like???

It doesn't burn enough calories.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[2fat2fly 0]

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if it's fixable or not, or should I just send it to the curb?

It's always worth it to have someone look at it. It may be a simple fix. If it looks like you toasted the motor I've got an old small block 400 in the barn that I've been building that should do you fine....trust me

I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried

[johan420 0]

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if it's fixable or not, or should I just send it to the curb?

It's always worth it to have someone look at it. It may be a simple fix. If it looks like you toasted the motor I've got an old small block 400 in the barn that I've been building that should do you fine....trust me

does it comes with a blower? you always need a blower...

[ntrprnr 0]

See if you popped a fuse - depending on what kind it is, it could be a $2.00 repair.

If not, could be time for a new one... That's what credit cards are for!

Of course, there could always be... you know... running OUTSIDE. I'm just sayin...

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what about that other morning workout you like???

It doesn't burn enough calories.

Then you need to trade him in for a younger model a High performance one

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[2fat2fly 0]

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does it comes with a blower? you always need a blower...

Remember, I'm married-nothing I got is blown

I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried

[skymama 35]

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Of course, there could always be... you know... running OUTSIDE. I'm just sayin...

Ugh, this is Florida...it's too humid! Besides, this way I can watch the news at the same time. I like to multi-task.

Oh, Phooey.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[popsjumper 2]

SOs are supposed to be good with tools. Put it on his "Honey-do" list.

In the meantime, do you have a stairwell?

In FL? Probably not.

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I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
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[skymama 35]

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SOs are supposed to be good with tools. Put it on his "Honey-do" list.

Well...I better not comment on that.

No, no stairs here.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

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[Broke 0]

You get a better work out running outside than you do running on a treadmill.

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[skymama 35]

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You get a better work out running outside than you do running on a treadmill.

Even when it's on an incline? Got any proof of that?

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[millertime24 8]

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You get a better work out running outside than you do running on a treadmill.

Even when it's on an incline? Got any proof of that?

Its kindof a wash really. Heres the pro's and con's:

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/training/a/030705a.htm

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[CSpenceFLY 1]

I'm not touching this one.

[simplyputsi 0]

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You get a better work out running outside than you do running on a treadmill.

Even when it's on an incline? Got any proof of that?

Yes even when it is on an incline!!! You use a significant less percentage of your leg muscles when on a treadmill. Putting it on an incline will help, but in my opinion you are better off outside. Actually you don't have to be outside, just off of a moving belt.

And some of my early morning workouts burn just as much calories as some of my other work outs. you're doing it wrong

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[skymama 35]

Ok, well, I'm not going outside because Florida sucks. I'll live with less effective workout.

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you're doing it wrong

Maybe it's not me who's doing it wrong.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[jtval 0]

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Of course, there could always be... you know... running OUTSIDE. I'm just sayin...

I was thinking the same thing. If running takes place on a treadmill than skydiving takes place in the plane.


Andrea,
That rat wheel doesn't give you the same workout you would get if you ran for the same time/distance in the real world. And surely, you'd get less people walking/driving into shit as they check you out. IT's like you took all the fun out of running

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[simplyputsi 0]

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Ok, well, I'm not going outside because Florida sucks. I'll live with less effective workout.

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you're doing it wrong

Maybe it's not me who's doing it wrong.

I don't think my workout partner would say I'm doing anything wrong

Skymama's #2 stalker -

[Beerlight 0]

Yes, it's happened to me

It could be just a fuse. If not, call a local gym and ask who performs their treadmill maintenance. They usually outsource that. I would repair it unless it's a very old treadmill......

[skymama 35]

It is a very old treadmill. Looking at websites, they don't offer parts for it anymore.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[simplyputsi 0]

you can make your own
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/790294/make_a_treadmill_for_yourself/

you can use packing rubberbands, you should have some of those. Get to linking them together

Skymama's #2 stalker -

[skymama 35]

My kids would think I've lost it.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[MikeForsythe 0]

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It is a very old treadmill. Looking at websites, they don't offer parts for it anymore.

I wonder why?

Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is!