Hi, everyone,

I'm looking to purchase a used 2007 Landice L7 treadmill. Anyone used one of these? I need something with really good shock absorption. I've run for years in the past and my knees aren't what they used to be because of the wear & tear of the road.

Does anyone have any recommendations for treadmills you've used and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE? Please share the make & model (and year it was made).

Thanks so much!!

Becky

Hi Becky

I too have a wonky knee and should be careful with running. I recently came across an article about ChiRunning which is a type of running style that has you landing on the ball/midsole of your feet and pushing back (feet always staying underneath you) that is supposed to be a lot easier on the knees than the more conventional heel strike style. I tried a run that way outdoors and on the treadmill and it does put more of the weight/stress on thighs (your shock absorbers) than on your joints. I would love to find a trainer in ChiRunning to learn how to do it proficiently, but they aren't everywhere yet.

Good luck.

Vince