Small NSV - Jogging

Okay, so in High School *cough*8 years ago*cough* I wasn't much of a runner, I was in pretty decent shape, and I weighed about 170 lbs. I could jog a quarter mile in a 1 min 45 sec ish, but I couldn't keep the speed for long. Usually only 2-3 mins tops. That was 40 lbs lighter and 8 years younger.

Last night at the gym, after doing my strength training, I decided to do a walk on the treadmill before going home. Not trying to burn cals (otherwise I'd use the Elliptical), but just a cool down. Well, my work out partner starts jogging. I just wanted to walk, but I'm slightly competitive, and I thought, "**** it, let's see how long you can keep up with him."

So I pushed the treadmill to 4.5 and started jogging with him. I focused on the music of my iPod and I kept going for 7 minutes.
7. And I only had to stop at 7 because of a stomach cramp, not because my legs hurt. In fact, they felt like they could have kept going for double the time.

I haven't tried jogging in so long due to embarrassment, and when I was heavier, my knees and ankles hurt! But this time it was different. I did it for twice as long as I was able to when I was much younger and healthier. It just goes to show that I'm a lot stronger then I thought I was. I can't wait to try it again!

I know it must seem silly. 7 minutes isn't exactly long, not even a whole mile. But it was a serious improvement to me.