Feeling a little out of shape!

Okay - just got back from Colorado and while there it seems I was with the "running" group. Now, back in April I did do the Memorial Marathon (yes, the full one) and I felt thrilled with myself. Thrilled enough in fact that I had my bib number and medal framed (dorky I know). So.. to get back to the point I was feeling like I was in pretty good shape - I go to the gym 6 out of 7 days and always walk 4-5 miles on the treadmill among other things. But in CO I was up against Pete - the 10 mile runner, Dana the 5 mile runner, Emily the 5 mile runner, Jennifer the 6-8 mile runner - you're seeing the pattern here - runner right. I'm a walker - usually I'm proud of that, but up against all of those runners it sounded, well, a little wimpy.

So...just got back from the gym where I'm proud to say instead of walking on the treadmill I ran for 25 minutes straight - no pauses. Now I don't know the milage, I was afraid to look I thought it might depress me! I came home to brag to my 14 year old - who didn't seem too thrilled - oh well!!

Just wanted to let you runners know - I'm coming for you - at this rate it may take a year or two...but I'm coming!!