My new treadmill
My treadmill arrived this morning at about 8am. The guy who delivered it was 60 years old and he had a heart condition. The treadmill weighs 125 kg and could I give him a hand getting it off his truck? Why certainly.
He didn’t mention that it was buried under about 20 other packages and once we got to it that I had to do the heavy lifting. I recall wondering why I had paid $100 for delivery if I had to do the lifting myself?
It was quite funny in a sad sort of a way that we had to have a rest after moving the treadmill about a metre as it looked like the poor old guy was going to have a coranary.
We eventually got it into my basement/rumpus room and then he diffidently asked if I would mind giving him a hand loading all the parcels back into his truck! Needless to say I did but there was some quiet muttering under my breath!
Click more to see my installation fun (warning! lots of photos).Here it is in the box as I left it this morning:
My first task in assembling it was to get it on it’s side so that I could take it out of the box!
I’m doing my bit to support the Chinese economy:
I got the lid off and it was revealed in all it’s glory:
I then had to pull it out of it’s box and all of a sudden there it was:
I had a moment of panic when I couldn’t figure out how to get it flat on the ground but unlike some other men I’m not afraid to read the instructions!
Tighten a few bolts:
Screw on some plastic bits:
And she’s all done:
My home gym is taking shape!
It took me about 40 mins from unpacking to having it operational and I was very glad to have my wife’s help in holding the odd piece in place while shining a torch so that I could see where the holes for the screws and bolts were.
Today is my rest day so I’m looking forward to my inaugral run on it tomorrow morning!
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March 23rd, 2009 21:59
cant wait for the inaugural run!!
I love having my bike at home for when Im up and it’s dark and its my only time to workout—-pretty much m-f.
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March 23rd, 2009 23:00
Did you ever in your life think you would buy a treadmill? That’s awesome!
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March 24th, 2009 00:03
I remember trying to lug our new treadmill up our stairs, around a corner and into it’s new home. It took 3 guys about 15 minutes.. Those things are super heavy!
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March 24th, 2009 01:48
Looking out on a very gray and overcast morning, I must say I’m a little envious of your fine new machine.
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March 24th, 2009 02:37
looks fancy and shiny
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March 24th, 2009 02:42
This “delivery” guy needs a new career…
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March 24th, 2009 02:44
Oh yeah, and nice treadmill! I’m sure it will serve you well.
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March 24th, 2009 03:26
You deserved a break after that delivery…and what’s up with reading directions???
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March 24th, 2009 03:35
I’m like a kid in candy store when I get new equipment for my home gym. I just have to start using it straight away whether its a rest day or not.
In fact I’ve forgotten what a rest day is its been that long since I’ve had one lol
Hope the treadmill serves you well!
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March 24th, 2009 06:33
I wonder how long your delivery guy will last in his job… I think he needs a different one!
I’m sure you’ll love the new addition! Looks super!
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March 24th, 2009 06:52
Even on a rest day, how in the world did you stand not doing an inaugural run? You’re made of tougher stuff than me.
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Andrew
reply on March 24th, 2009 7:21 am:
I was up at 4:50AM this morning to get a run in on it!
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March 24th, 2009 12:11
Some rest day! With all that lifting and toting, it sounds like you had quite the workout!
Congrats on the shiny new race track!
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March 24th, 2009 12:59
Look forward to hearing how the first run goes!
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March 24th, 2009 12:59
Wow! I’m impressed with how easy that looks to put together, but I’ll stick the gym, for now. Looking forward to hearing how your first run goes on it.
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March 24th, 2009 13:56
You paid the hundred bucks for the strength workout!
My treadmill was over 300 pounds. Sat in the garage in the crate for three months until I conned a bunch of neighborhood guys to help me move it to the basement. The rest was history.
Congrats on the new arrival.
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March 24th, 2009 21:15
Looking forward to the product review!
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March 27th, 2009 05:11
So how did your first run on the treadmill go? It sure looks like a great piece of equipment and a good addition to your home gym. Wish I had room for one. it seems like you got quite a workout just loading and unloading.
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March 27th, 2009 10:25
be entertained
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March 28th, 2009 13:17
Looking forward to hearing about your first run on the new treadmill.
Nice looking machine!
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March 29th, 2009 11:53
My husband and his friend just about dies bringing in my treadmill down a flight of stairs with a 90 degree turn! It was a mammouth. So much that he said if we ever move from thsi house, the treamill has to stay!
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March 29th, 2009 12:26
You’ve been silent for a bit–I imagine you and Sally and the little monkey are taking turns treading away the miles! I’m resisting the movement to get one for our house. What do you think??
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Andrew
reply on March 30th, 2009 11:51 am:
Get one!
I’ve been very quiet lately!
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March 29th, 2009 14:47
We’ve almost worn out our treadmill. I love it and have used it almost every day for the past 3-4 years. That is one ROCKIN’ treadmill! I’m a little envious.
I would be getting my $100 delivery fee back, though. Seriously, I’d make a BIG stink about it. They should not be sending out one old man to deliver that heavy of objects. If i get a new one, I’m going to make sure and get delivery AND installation.
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March 30th, 2009 03:07
Getting ready for winter running? Looks like a nice treadmill! But that’s the worst delivery guy ever!
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