Okay, so nobody has replied to post, but I did make a trip to Sears last night to check out their fitness equipment. The man that helped us basically said that the cheap ones are just for walking. They are built for fast running or even fast jogging and will break down easily. This is the 400.00 ran...

I consider myself a runner. I run 4 to 5 miles daily, whether it be interval training or long runs. I have completed 2 half marathons. I have always advised friends not to get cardio equipment for their house. I have seen it just sit there unused, be used as a climbing toys by children, or it just c...