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Location:

Riverton,UT,

Member Since:

May 06, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:


PR Marathon

2:51:33 (St. George 2009)

3:01:00 (St. George 2008)

3:09:52 (St. George 2007)

3:24:48 (St. George 2006)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Improve training. Get serious, lose weight.

Improve speed.


Long-Term Running Goals:

Lifetime fitness, including running.

 

Personal:

Married with 4 kids. I live in Riverton and work as an attorney downtown in Salt Lake City.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

13 elliptical equivalent.


Comments
From Smooth on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:10:28 from 174.23.240.142

GOOD JOB! Hey, I need advise. I want to get one exercise machine for xtrain purpose. I already have a treadmill. Do you have any recommendation?

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:17:52 from 67.42.27.114

Smooth,

One reason I like the elliptical is that to me it is truly less wear and tear on the body. I find it easy to just get on and build aerobic base. In addition, a good elliptical is much more quiet than even the higher end treadmills. (I also have a spin cycle like the ones in the gym, but honestly, I have not used it for years. I just don't like it).

So, most importantly, I suppose, is to get something that you will actually use and enjoy using. That said, all ellipticals are not equal. It helps to actually try out a few and find one which feels good for your particular stride. Arc Trainers are also awesome, but really just a different extension of an elliptical.

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:23:54 from 174.23.240.142

THANKS Paul, I'll try out different ellipticals.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:34:05 from 67.42.27.114

Smooth,

When I researched getting another piece of equipment, I was amazed at how different the feel is on different makes and models. Fortunately, the one my wife liked best has turned out to be really good for me as well. We got one from Octane Fitness.

http://home.octanefitness.com/products/series_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=5&ITEM_TYPE=S

I would also look at Cybex Arc Trainer, but that is just my opinion.,

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:45:16 from 174.23.240.142

Thanks for those recommendations. I figure I come to the right person to ask. Where do you go to "test" drive these babies?

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:54:55 from 67.42.27.114

Among the stores that I have been to are:

http://www.championfitnessusa.com/

http://www.utahhomefitness.net/

http://www.summitfitnessequipment.com

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