I don't know what to think about "running" on the elliptical. It has MPH and mileage, and levels of difficulty. I can't tell it's a harder work out or not (than running). It seems so much harder to do it while you are doing it--maybe it's just more boring because you're not outside. I breath a lot harder on the elliptical, and I feel like I'm pushing my oxygen intake to it's limit. But it doesn't have the same total body cleansing effect that running does. My run on the treadmill yesterday left me high the rest of the day. I was euphoric with the success of it. I am learning to do a total body work out. I'm surprised by how weak my butt, hips, and back are. It does feel good to 'get strong' in other places. I ran into Ericka at the gym. I hope she joins. She agreed to come to the 6:00 a.m. cycling class taught by Steve Orrick (our physical Therapst) and try Zumba with me :) | 