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Originally Posted by TheDon
Could save money by walking outside or some gyms have tracks indoors where you can walk. Treadmills are very high impact and can kill your knees worse than running on the roadbed.
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Treadmill schmedmill.
Before the twins were born I was an avid runner. I averaged 5 miles / day, five days / week. I travel a lot on my job, and noticed that I didn't feel as good when I changed my running routine on the road, so I decided I'd pack my running shoes and shorts and run on a treadmill at the hotels.
And did I ever humiliate myself. Maybe I'm not coordinated enough, or just don't have the specific skills to run on a treadmill. I just couldn't stay on it. I fell off the back more than a couple of times. My shoes would hit the side of the treadmill and I'd loose my balance. I tried to keep my cool and stare straight ahead, but it didn't work.
In desperation, I decided to look straight down at the treadmill and watch my footwork, and proceeded to get run right off the treadmill. I think more than a few people laughed at my expense.
After that I gave up the treadmill thing, and relied on the concierge or bellboy on plotting out a running route. Besides, it eats up time and breaks up the monotony when you're outside enjoying the sights.
