I increased my speed from 4mph to 5mph and managed to jog for 45min without dying. Wow, what a difference 1mph makes. That was so much more difficult than jogging at 4mph. I didn't burn as many calories but I felt more winded and my leg muscles felt like they got more of a workout. The 45min might be too much for me right now so I think I might just do 30min next time.

After jogging I had a protein drink, without the dextrose and maltodextrin, since I'm using cardio to lose fat. Am I on the right track with that thinking or would I actually be better off consuming the carbs from the dextrose/maltodextrin in order to metabolize the protein faster like I read I should after lifting? Thanks.