I've been training for the past several weeks and I'm happy to announce I ran the mile in under 4 minutes
That is fantastic. Not easy to be sure. The mile run event was first started in England where they used it to gamble.
Haha. That may explain why I have an affliction for gambling. I usually run it in about 5 minutes, but last week something was different. I had more energy
They also use the mile run as an Army Physical Fitness Test. They are checking for muscular strength, endurance and such.
I am interested in joining the army, so this may be useful then. I started running the mile to get more physically fit, but now it has kind of turned into an obsession. 
That's good that you've been training. Soldiers are required to do well in three areas: push-ups, sit-ups, and a two mile run. You might want to work on the others too.
That's great advice thank you.  I can't do push-ups that well so now I have another goal to add to my list.  It was great talking to you!
Well, if you are thinking of joining the military, you will have to get used to them. They are used as a common form of punishment there also.
Hahaha really!? That's not good. I guess I will have to make sure to not get in trouble.  My "yes sirs" will be on point
If you lived in Transkei, you could try to win the Military Rule Medal.