Okay, it's really pathetic that I'm actually proud of this, but I finally worked my way up to 15 minutes of running intervals! It's too hot outside, and I don't want to cause permanant psychological harm to young children who may see me jiggling down the road, so I use the treadmill. I'm still at 0 incline, just trying to get my cardiovascular fitness up. I started out barely being able to power-walk for five minutes, because I'm fat and a smoker to boot, and I never, ever, ever exercise unless absolutely necessary. I know if I quit smoking it would help tremendously, but smoking and dieting at the same time is just setting myself up for failure. Anyway, here I am, three weeks later, just jogging along happily and actually enjoying the sweat. I'm more proud of my change in mentality than anything else, but 15 minutes is good for me. I'm still doing 2:1 walk:run ratio, which is still pretty bad, but I'm getting there. Please don't laugh

So, yeah, Yay!! Sort of.

No "sort of" necessary, that's fantastic that you have stuck with it and made progress and no one would dream of laughing! here's to you

Vaness, no doubt about it you have every right to be proud. That is a major accomplishment!!! plus it seems that you are setting yourself up for success with your attitude. keep running

that is such a big deal, haha. running is so hard to me and i'm only 20! you should be very proud

Absolutely Fantastic job!!!! Doesn't feel so wonderful to accomplish so much!! I did the same thing and started in January. Before long you'll be addicted and running races!!!