Ok folks, I am officially in the market for a treadmill. I realized that’s the only thing I use my express-type gym for, so why am I paying a monthly fee when I can just buy a treadmill and workout at home! This is my pros and cons list of having my own treadmill:
Pros:
- I don’t have to leave my house
- I can watch whatever I want, and not the news or the cooking channel they always play
- I don’t have to waste time or gas driving to my out-of-the-way gym
- When it’s hot/cold/rainy I can just hop on my very own treadmill, so no excuses for no running
Cons:
- I want a good treadmill so that’s going to cost
- What if I decide to one day use the other gym equipment (not that likely, but still)
- Sometimes I NEED to force myself out of the house so I don’t go stir crazy
That’s all I can think of. In my mind, the Pros outweigh the cons. What do you thing?
On to my next question…..What kind to get? I never realized buying a treadmill is similiar to buying a car…there are SO many options! SO tell me, what are a “must” in a treadmill and what are the “it’s not but not a necessity” and the “make sure it DOESN’T….” Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. After I compile some help and research I will come back with some results, and if I am not sure between a few, I will let you guys help me pick!!! ooooohhhh that could be fun! PLEASE help me friends! Have a great Sunday!
QOTD: Do you own any exercise equipment?
Running With Sass 
July 18, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I have a treadmil at home and I prefer the one at the gym. I find it boring at home. Is there a company that will deliver a treadmil to your home and let you test it for 30 days? Maybe try that and see if its worth it to purchase one. Good luck!
July 18, 2010 at 1:57 pm
thats a good idea. thanks!
July 18, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I would rather go to the gym if there was one close to me. I have a treadmill at home and as long as I am infront of the tv I am fine, but I am not a fan of running on my treadmill because like Alexis said, I get bored. I would rather go outside and run even it is hot, cold or raining. That is just my opinion though.
July 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I just can’t handle the humidity right now for a 10mile run. I can do 3-6 or so but not 10, so I need a treadmill!
July 18, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I have a treadmill at my parents house down the road! It’s mine but we just didn’t move it with me when I moved! lol It’s a fold up one…I like it cause it doesn’t take up as much space! :0)
July 18, 2010 at 6:33 pm
why don’t you have it at your house? Aren’t you a member of a gym, too? lol!
July 18, 2010 at 7:35 pm
I don’t work out, but Bryan hates running on a treadmill. He says it actually does not help in training for any long distances because for the actual event you aren’t running a treadmill.
I’d prefer to workout in my own house… if I was so inclined.
You could look on Craigslist for a good deal.
July 18, 2010 at 7:57 pm
craigslist is a good idea. I know its different than running outside for sure, but, in my case, when it comes to running on a treadmill or not running at all, I will take the treadmill. Like when I have a 20 mile run I will prob. run 10 miles outside and ten inside. I don’t know of a 20 mile stretch to even run where I wouldnt get killed on the road lol!
July 18, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I recently bought my own treadmill and it has been SUCH a great thing for me. I live in AL where it is HUMID as FARK right now. lol. I have a gym membership, but I found I just hated going there and running. So, I had to do what I had to do. I went to Sears and found a GREAT deal on a VERY nice treadmill. It’s a NordiTrack and has a plug to even hook my ipod into and plays through speakers, built in fan, etc.
I’d tell you the name/version but the pamphlet is downstairs and I’;m gonna be honest- I don’t wanna walk down there. LOL!
Good luck!!
July 18, 2010 at 8:43 pm
if you dont mind when you get a chance find out which model it is, it sounds great! love having a fan!
July 19, 2010 at 4:08 am
A recent issue of Runner’s World (in the past few months) compared treadmills. Maybe look for the article on their site? I know the really “good” treadmills were super expensive, but you probably don’t need top of the line, or you can find a used one. Oh I also wrote an article about choosing a home treadmill so I’ll send to you 🙂
How exciting! I would totally get a treadmill if I didn’t use my gym for anything else.
July 19, 2010 at 6:26 am
oh I do remember that in runners world. I am going to look on their site. thanks Jen!
July 19, 2010 at 6:09 am
i don’t own my own treadmill, but one day i shall! right now i don’t really need it, i live in an apartment building with a gym in the basement. (it’s a hard life.) so i can’t offer you any advice except, er, i think i saw a commercial for treadmills with “extra give” (to be easier on your joints.) but i don’t remember the brand so that may/may-not help you….
anyway, good luck with the search! looking forward to following your blog 🙂
July 19, 2010 at 6:27 am
hey! I did see the extra give think is kind of a newer feature in some of the treadmills and I thought it was really interesting and wondered how that worked! thanks for commenting!
July 19, 2010 at 10:46 am
bleh. treadmill. Although I sometimes wish I had one, too. I think it’d be easier to get in runs sometimes when the baby is sleeping. He usually sleeps in the baby jogger, though (but not today! he seemed bored so we only went 1 mile!)
July 19, 2010 at 2:58 pm
yeah I def. don’t love treadmills but realizing they are a necessity if I am going to realistically train for this full!
July 19, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I have a True 500 and love it. As much as one can love a treadmill, that is. It was pricey when I bought it in 2002 but I have not had to spend any money on upkeep. It’s been great. I use it on and off — when it is too hot, too cold, too rainy, etc.
July 19, 2010 at 2:59 pm
thanks for the input! is it heavy duty, like does it shake or anything when you run? my 210 lb husband wants to run on it too
July 19, 2010 at 6:43 pm
i must admit…i was just at my parents’ for two weeks and running on their treadmill made me want one SOOOO bad! it was amazing! i couldn’t handle the heat/humidity combo and it was so great to have an alternative 🙂 i didn’t have to map out a course, worry about having enough water, or wear a shirt (i never go outside in sports bra alone, but in the house–not so much a problem).
i was a member of a gym for a year, but because it was 20 minutes from my house i never went. i’m totally sure i would use the treadmill at home so much more, but i just can’t afford it right now….i’ll be interested in seeing which one you end up getting.
July 19, 2010 at 7:02 pm
haha ITA with your statements! I never wear a shirt on the treadmill at my parents or my elliptical, running outside…not quite that confident. yeah the carrying water on a long run is a problem, I still have no clue what one I am getting. I think I just need to go to the store and look at them.
July 29, 2010 at 4:55 pm
I just came across your blog today and love it! Just last week my husband and I got a treadmill for home and canceled our gym membership. I love running before work. We got a Pro Form Epic view 550. It comes with a built in tv, we love it! We found it cheaper on other websites, so called pro form, they matched the price plus free shipping!
July 29, 2010 at 5:03 pm
wow thats great to know! thanks for the tip!