gardenmom5 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 ds has stated he likes running where he has easy access to a waterbottle. so . what he really means is: a treadmill. i'm looking on our local craigslist (there are LOTS). not sure how much I'll spend, depends what's out there. what do I look for? what should I absolutely avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Is he completely opposed to a running belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 He could run with a camelback, or a fanny pack holder for water bottles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 he's firm about wanting a treadmill. he has a camel back. he's not currently in shape - so if he'll use it, I'll buy one (used lots of selection - especially people who are moving and don't want to pay to move one). if he doesn't use it, I can always sell it. I do have space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Just make sure it is sturdy enough for running. Our first treadmill was the cheapest we could get at Sears--I think a Proform space saver model. I used it for walking, so it was fine and lasted 11 years. We replaced it with a nicer Nordic Track--also from Sears, also a space saver model. It was so much sturdier that dh and I realized that we could run on it, where the first treadmill always just felt too flimsy to put that kind of stress on it. If you're buying used, I would want to try it out to just make sure it is pretty sturdy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Treadmill Doctor used to be a good place for reviews/tips. If he's running, you need to look at his weight combined with the motor size. Treadmill may need lubing. Still, most Craigslist treadmills are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 The treadmill needs to be big enough for your son. Dh needed one that would accommodate him; for him it needed to have a wider base than I would need and be powerful enough to for a 6 foot tall man to run hard on. He's not here or I'd ask him for recs. He's been running on the same treadmill for over 10 years, so it was well worth the investment. Purchasing a used one, I'd make sure the belt didn't look dried out, loose, warped etc; and I'd want one that wasn't stored or used outside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I wouldn't buy one without him trying it first. And make sure it has the level of incline he wants if that's something he's interested in. A lot are bells and whistles, but I've honestly gotten much picker about treadmills the more I've used them. If you decide the one you buy isn't for you, take comfort in knowing they usually aren't hard to get rid of. :) They don't last very long on Craiglist in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 we're looking at one tonight that has a 2.75 HP motor, 300lb weight capacity, 12% incilne, 12mph speed. it's less than a year old, and has good reviews on amazon. he broke bones . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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