The Evil Treadmill and Me

I'll have had my treadmill for 5 years coming up here in July. I don't really know--is that a long time to have a treadmill that has only had one user?

I've been using it a lot since the first of the year--mainly because it started out really cold in January and then because it's just been easier to jump on it later in the evening.

It's a noisy beast and I'm starting to smell burnt rubber once in a while. I should probably take advantage of the service contract I have before it expires in July. UTS (Universal Technical Services) is the service contract company. Want to see some scary stuff? Google Universal Technical Services and look for crappy customer service links. They are aplenty. And then there are a few more.

Still, it's probably a good idea for me to at least try to get something out of the contract before it expires.

When I get a new treadmill, I think I'll buy a little higher up the food chain. Any suggestions? A Precor or a True treadmill would be very nice.

But I really dislike treadmill running. That's not true--entirely. I don't prefer treadmill running. But there are times when it's definitely a necessity. So, should I invest in a good treadmill or go with NordicTrack again?

2010 Race Schedule...

March 27: Antelope Island Buffalo Run 50K
May 15: Ogden Marathon
June 05: Squaw Peak 50
June 12: Utah Valley Marathon
June 18-19: Wasatch Back-Ragnar Relay (Ultra Team)
September 18: Top of Utah Marathon
October 02: St. George Marathon
October 23: Goblin Valley Ultra 50K - tentative
November 20: Valley of Fire Marathon - tentative

Psych!

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