Fitness & Sports Discussion Board

Running Shoes

JulieK — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:16 GMT

I don't run half as much as I would like, but, have always used Nike, too, angelahsu. I think that particular brand has such a solid repuation, I feel like I can't go wrong.

Running Shoes

angelahsu — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:17:20 GMT

nike

Running Shoes

SHC-ErinM — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:21:56 GMT

You are so right, Busterm2! The fit of your shoe is one of the most important things for successful running! I've been running for years, so I have a pretty good sense of what fits and what doesn't, but I still go to a running store to get fitted for new shoes about once a year. The width of the shoe is important - if it feels tight around the arch, its probably too small. Your foot expands a bit after running for awhile making something that was a little too tight in the beginning way too small by the end - starting blisters or worse!

Walking vs. Running

tornadopat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:14:20 GMT

Way to go Nat1863 - that is amazing.

Nordic track treadmill - mylar sheet replacement

nordictrackcs — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:55:50 GMT

Yes, you can replace the mylar with an inexpensive fix kit and the machine then runs good as new. Contact Nordic Track at 888.825.2588.

Walking vs. Running

JulieK — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:02 GMT

Nat1863-Wow! That is an amazing story. Congratulations on the weight loss. I am sure you feel terrific!

Walking vs. Running

AdamO — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:46:28 GMT

Oh, the boots were nothing, compared to this one Infantry "Major" who thought the Maintenance Battalion "troups" should heft our tool boxes while we ran.

Can you say mass dislocated shoulders, with the various "shops" parked back in the Motor Pool?

Thankfully, common sense still had a glimmer of life, back then.

treadmill vs. ellipticals

AmandaSanchez — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:23:08 GMT

Hi Soccermom72! I work in the Fitness unit we have provided a buying guide for ideas on what to look for when purchasing an elliptical: http://www.mysears.com/Ellipticals/guides/Complete-Exercise-Machine-Guide-Treadmills-Bikes-Ellipticals-Whats-Right-for-You

Let us know what you decide on, and if you decide to buy one from Sears, I'd love to get feedback and share with the buyers on my team. Good luck!

Walking vs. Running

Nat1863 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:48 GMT

Hi,

I'm new to this sight but I have seen some great advice given. In 2005 my weight was 315Lbs was diginosed with type 2 Diabeties and was told that I need lose weight and the Doctors wanted to put me on meds. Well I asked what was mt options and I was toldm exercise. Well I started walking and dieting. Today I walk five miles a day and ride a bicycle about 75 miles a week and on specile days I ride 45-60 Miles on saturdays and sundays. I now weight 185lbs and atribuite this to walking. By the way I am 58 years old and will never stop walking.

Walking vs. Running

tornadopat — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:19:28 GMT

Running with the boots has caused major knee issues in the older age here. Oh well - a little beer will fix that:)

Walking vs. Running

JulieK — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:18:39 GMT

I can't even imagine running in huge combat boots. Not good on your feet, although, it is understandable why the military would need you to practice with those boots on.

I really enjoy running, although, I don't do it as much as I would like, these days, with the kiddos.

Nordic track Elliptical Model 23855 E5 si

JulieK — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:32 GMT

Hi MDNordicTracker-That is a good looking elliptical! Here is the information on that manual off of the Nordic Track Website:

http://www.iconservice.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/nordictrack/manuals.d2w/report?name=238555&match=exact&lan=

Razor Cruiser Scooter-Model #1301442

NanaFor2 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:55:21 GMT

Does anyone know the weight limit on this scooter?

Nordic track Elliptical Model 23855 E5 si

MDNordicTracker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:06 GMT

I recently purchased a floor-model Nordic Track elliptical. The user manual could not be located by the salesperson or the people who work with the inventory. I was told to go to Sears.com and download the user manual for this model. I cannot locate the site for this. Has anyone out there been able to do this? There are many features with this machine and I would love to know how to use them. Please help!

New to this site in Maryland

treadmill vs. ellipticals

soccermom72 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:40:52 GMT

I am looking into purchasing an elliptical after having run and walked on a treadmill for 3 years. I love my treadmill but I've had a stress fracture and a sprain both in the last 6 months. Plus I have arthritis in an ankle from a 17 year old fracture. Two dr.s have told me that they see alot of these injuries from treadmill runners and that I'm better to switch to an elliptical and run outside. Will using the elliptical increase my outside running performance? Any advice? What should I look for in an elliptical?

Get Healthy Without Really Trying

SHC-RebeccaG — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:13:48 GMT

Get yourself a pair of Skechers Shape Ups and tone while you are doing your daily routine. Check them out:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?vName=Shoes&keyword=skechers+shape+ups

treadmill vs. ellipticals

bmcduff — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:56:56 GMT

Hi - I'm with the Fitness Buying team. One other thing to think about when deciding between the treadmill or elliptical is the ceiling height of the area you will have this equipment in. While neither the treadmill or elliptical are overly tall, a shorter ceiling height may cause an issue when you workout on an elliptical.

treadmill vs. ellipticals

SHC-CaseyG — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:48:02 GMT

I have both, but totally agree on the treadmill noise. I can only use it when my family is up, so when I try to work out early I'm forced to use the elliptical.

When I want a really good workout, I prefer my treadmill though.

treadmill vs. ellipticals

SHC-StevenK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:33:51 GMT

I prefer the elliptical because of it being zero impact but for some reason I do not feel like I get quite as much of a workout on it versus running on a treadmill - close but not quite.

AdamO has a great point that an elliptical can provide resistance for your arms making it more of a total body workout.

Walking vs. Running

AdamO — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:44 GMT

Amen!

For me, just the difference between the heavier steel-tipped boots and the "ultra-lightweight" non-steel tipped boots was all I needed.

Plus, being Maintenance troups, we only had the two miles to run.