24:39 and 12 months to go

I finished my time trial today, the Crystal City 5k, in 24:39 - really far from my goal, but still under my 25 minute target. The weather was cool, cloudy, and the course was flat and fast, which apparently was great for others who passed me throughout the race: one boy who looked about 10, a few ladies in their 50s or 60s, several war veterans, plus countless others - I stopped paying attention after the first mile.

I admit this 20 minute goal sounds ambitious, especially after today's performance. But at least I'm starting from a low base: I haven't run since the start of the year and only about a dozen times since last summer. But will one year be long enough to shave five minutes off of my time? Well...