The replacement front roller for my treadmill came last night! It was missing a lock ring but I was able to swap it out from my old one. Took about 1 1/2 hours to get the new roller in, the drive belt back on, the rear roller installed and adjusted, and reinstallation of all the guards. Miraculously, I managed to not damage or lose any parts or tools in the process.
After getting it all back together I was tentative. I started it up and walked a couple miles to get my 12500 steps in. So far so good.
This morning it was time for the real test. After walking for about 10 minutes as a warm up, I bumped it up to 7 mph for my first run on the new roller. Everything was operating just fine... except for me! I always struggle to get back on a treadmill after running outside... usually starts out with me running way up in front by the hand grips before I eventually settle in. After 2.5 miles I decided to bump up the pace to 8 minute miles so I could get the damn run done. Wound up getting in 5 miles total in 41:08 (8:13 pace).
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