I joined the Marines in 1994 and (as a pack a day smoker) ran 3 miles in under 17 minutes 40 seconds which is... actually a very controlled slow sprint for the duration. Now... I pound feet (mostly walking at a fast pace) around a supply yard checking stock, making a presence for my subordinates kind of job. I literally walk 12 miles a day on average according to a wrist watch recordings that I used for job description postings for simlar branches in my position. I feel that the smoking (lung impact) is something that can be overcome and overwhelmed given the right drive and conditioning. Not to say that my performance would not have been greater without my addiction. But no one noticed. I have no doubt my performance would have been unsurpassed without my addiction. I have simply longed to fill my lungs with more oxygen and less tar... the athelete has left me now. I am just excited to feel more air in the breaths I take in the presence of my family. My how things change.
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