Counting Fire Hydrants

Today I ventured back into running after avoiding it for as long as possible.  It was windy and chilly but sunny, so I made myself get out there with my ipod and Garmin in tow.  I knew this first trip out would be tough, so I didn't set much of a goal for myself except to not come home until I finished 4 miles - one way or another....

So I started counting fire hydrants, run for 2, walk for 2.  We have a ton of fire hydrants in the neighborhood, so it was as good of a tracking system as any.  These are the mind games I play to get back into running.. Whenever I stop and walk I always start thinking how much better the scenery will be the next time I RUN that same route.  And then I start thinking about how I can change or extend my route to get another 1/4 mile in or so....  It's all a game, but I guess I'm back in it.

 The first time out is done and all I have to do is make myself go out again tomorrow.  The Cedar Park Trail Setter 5K is March 6th and I plan to run the entire thing, so its time to get going!  My current ipod selection could use a major overhaul too!  The girls and I are stuck on Taylor Swift lately, so Mine and Story of Us was peppy enough..  let's see..

Firework - Katy Perry
Tighten Up - The Black Keys
Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap
Majic - BoB
Bulletproof - LaRoux

Leave me some suggestions if you have songs you like to run to.  Tomorrow will be Lady Bird Lake or treadmill depending on the weather.  I like to manage my training and look for runs on the Active Trainer website.  You can map out routes in your neighborhood and track your shoe miles, etc.. and its all free.  Well that's my story.  Maybe if I blog about it then I'll keep with it!