Out of my league?

So I'm sittin here debating the idea of goin to the gym or doin a little reading and bachelor watching and suffice it to say its a losing battle heavily weighing towards a lack of physical activity. During this time I've allowed myself to contemplate the motivational forces behind my efforts thus far and realize I am definitely out of my league with the early rising old lady combatants in the field, as well as those seaking a fabulous ride for the big event. I recall a statement to the effect of saving up for a couple months to get the uber titanium reinforced alkaloid-esque road warrior 8000 bike, and couldn't help wonder how I'll pull this off. You see my few year advantage in age has somehow been compressed into a highly stressful period of life in which I'll definitely need to step it up just to keep up with the pack! I have been attending the gym on a less than frequent basis and enjoy the sensation of a good solid charley horse attacking my calves midway through a run, or the numb tingly feeling accompanying a good ride on the two by four seated bike. Yep i'm out of shape and busy and slightly less financially stable than some of you rich boys out there with few expenses like homes, cars, kids... Oh... Well... Hmmm... Yeah you guys are impressive! Seriously well done on the progress thus far, I have inspiration from you guys and will definitely be working on my schedule of regular gym time or else my slogan may well change to "don't drown for karl!" Oh yes we shall do this! and if by chance anyone does find a sweet deal on a slighlty more affordable bike that can fit in a stellar budget let me know. Thanks for the tips and training advice thus far!