Wow! Way to go you! That's a good pace for just starting out. But more than that, you're running for the joy of it! That's awesome! Keep up the good work! And thanks for mentioning your new running shoes! I'll have to give them a try. I've been dealing with blisters no matter what shoes I wear. I'll be sure to let you know what my feet have to say about them after a few miles. :)