hiya notsporty! I missed jumping in on the first post ya did, but wanted to welcome you too! Your name describes me to a tee as well... until I took up cycling... never thought I would be able to call myself an athlete... my first ride was 10 miles and I was pretty sure that death was imminent immediately afterward! LOL...

35 miles is VERY do-able for you as everyone said... looking forward to hearing about your progress!