Well, based on our past conversation, and watching this feat of amazingness last night, I’ve decided to give running another shot.
I decided that since I know for a fact now that it’s a mental block that keeps me from running, I can’t use it as an excuse anymore. So, since this is summer in Seattle, which means it was raining, I popped in Accepted, one of the most underrated and hilarious movies ever, cranked up the volume and hopped on the treadmill.

Rachel sent me this question:
Can someone just not be “good” at running? I have tried and tried and tried for the last couple months to work up my endurance and speed and it just isn’t happening. I am lucky to get a ten minute mile and even then I do intervals (2 minutes running & 1 minute speed walking and even then I only get up to 3 miles). It never seems to get any easier. Do you have any suggestions on ways to work on endurance? I do elliptical and the bike sometimes but don’t feel like I worked out …read more

let go! You’re hurting them!
Sorry.
 I just bought a super cheap treadmill and it rocks. If you are in the market for one but don’t have a few grand to spend, see my review at Every Gym’s Nightmare.

I must get something off of my chest.
If you are on the treadmill, and walking at an incline of 15, and holding on for dear life, YOU SHOULD NOT BE WALKING AT THAT INCLINE.
Holding on negates the results. You should not have to hold onto the treadmill. If you are, you are at too high of an intensity for your fitness level.
Inclines are great, and enhance results tremendously, but only if you are actually walking at that incline. Pump your arms to propel yourself forward, or put them on your waist, but don’t touch the machine.
Also, girls, don’t work out …read more