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My guess is that you're using different muscles. I'm just the opposite. I can run for 4+ hours, but 30 minutes on the bike or elliptical is TOUGH for me. It may be a little bit mental, too. You just haven't conditioned yourself physically or mentally for that specific exercise.
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I'm in!
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I don't drink on training runs unless it's hot or I'm running more than 12 miles. I often try to run by a water fountain on summer runs. If it's in the 90's or hotter, I'll carry 20 ounces of water on a three mile run, just in case. Until you know your body and what it can handle, it's better to have the water and not need…
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I read on my kindle (large font) while I run on the treadmill. Sometimes I read because I want to run, sometimes I run because I want to read. :)
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I eat something "bad" every day, just not a lot of it. Life is too short not to eat dessert! Saving 100-200 calories for my treat helps me stay focused on eating healthy throughout the day. -Hershey kisses and Snickers Mini's are awesome little rewards. :)
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Exactly, it's about portions. Less of the "bad" stuff and fill the rest of the plate with fruits and veggies!
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I add peanut butter, raisins and flax seed to my oatmeal every morning. I love it. Just enough sweet.
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I had a Weslo (Walmart) treadmill that I bought for $200 and it was still running when I gave it away 4 years later. I was just wanting to walk off baby weight when I got it and it served it's purpose. I had started running on it when it was too cold to run outside and that's when I noticed that the distance/speed was VERY…
