I spent a lot of time whining out loud as I tried to keep an 8:36 m/m pace (a 7 setting) for 5 straight miles. I jumped onto the the sides of the treadmill (10second at a time to catchmybreath) more times than I'd like to admit here. And, I sure sweat up a crazy storm. Isn't that a pretty image? An out of breath, sweaty mess, crying on the treadmill. I'm a true champion. Scraping anyone? Geeze, I am such a baby. But hey, on the bright side, I felt I got a really good work out without all the impact. So that part feels good. Tommorrow I think I'll hit the ground and see what I can do for a few miles. But I'm focusing on a great 14 miles on Saturday. I have to say, the treadmill has made a big difference to my overall level of fatigue....and then I noticed the tiny tear in the belt. If that thing tears before Oct. 4th I'm going ballistic. | 