Picking up the pace

Last night we had our Buddy Run at Heather Farms. This week the Fall team was suppossed to do 35, 40 or 45 minutes-- I didn't have my watch on so I decided to just do three miles. My pace on the way was good, I felt that I was pushing it a little bit. On the way back there was a guy pushing a baby jogger who asked me what we were all training for. We chatted about running and various races for about a mile-- well, HE chatted and I huffed and puffed next to him... he definately made me pick up my pace! I wish I had my watch on me so I could see what my time was, all I know is that by the time I got back to the parking lot, I was completely out of breath!