To run for an hour every morning on my treadmill, I not only have my IPOD, but I also built a shelf right over my treadmill to put my laptop on so I can surf the net, check email, read the news and play games. Next thing I know, my hour is up and there has been a few times I went over my time because engrossed in the computer (i always cover the time screen because that makes time drag on too).