First Run!

Thanks to Bobby for putting the bug in my ear and suggesting I run a marathon (ha!)  Instead I put on my new running shoes (seen above) and went for a thirty minute run.  This was my first run outside in years I am embarrassed to say.  Its a nice mild day out and snow is melting everywhere--so it was a little wet, but not too bad.
I have a few strange things that I must have when I run: I chew gum and absolutely cannot run without putting on my chapstick first.  When running outside I usually don't bring an ipod--I prefer to focus on my breathing, but I needed something to a) encourage me, and b) keep time.    I listened to the Glee soundtrack.  First song:  Don't Stop Believin'--oh yeah, that was great!  By the third song I was feeling a little burny feeling in my lungs, a sign that it had been awhile.  I made it through the thirty minutes pretty well.  And now am suffering from the jello legs.  
I always find this first day of a workout is not too rough, easy even.  Its everyday after that is difficult, in fact some days feel like you have lead feet and legs.
One reason I have not been running in a while is a slight knee injury that I have never had anyone but my kinesiologist look at (he didn't seem that concerned about it--like he didn't say "OMG this is really bad") Frankly it usually hurts after about a month of training, but lately its been hurting just from walking or on snowboarding days.  I do not want surgery, so I need to find some way to be able to run and not have any issues.  I read an AMAZING book recently that suggested this was all possible for me, and now I am putting it to the test.   http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267644181&sr=8-1
I am trying to change my stride.  Note the super thin and really not that supportive running shoes.  We will see how this all goes.  If you are a runner, or even if you are not, this book is fantastic.
So anyway, one last thing: thanks Bob.  The run felt great.