Running Day 1

Last night I went up the the good ol small town track. I must say, it's much nicer than what we had when I was in school. Always happens that way doesn't it?
So I haven't been able to run since probably the end of November. I've had some kidney problems and had to quit for some time. (Incidently I passed a kidney stone two days ago. No wonder child birth was such a breeze.) Anyway, my cousin really wants me to run with her for the 24th and since I'm such a good friend, I decided ok. Probably should run a little bit beforehand though. I have exactly 29 days until the 'race.' Can people get in shape that fast?
I get to the track and decided my goal was to run an easy 2 miles. No pressure, no timing, just a first time in a long time run. Mile 1 felt good. Had to re-assure myself the track is still 400 meters, not 700. Couldn't help but glance at my watch. Hey, it didn't take me 30 minutes like I thought, good job! I stretch and go for number 2. My legs feel good and on the second to last lap my lungs start to hurt a little bit but who cares, I keep running. I finish in 11 minutes which is crap, but ok since I'm not keeping time, right? It's late so I decided to walk a mile and go home. Why am I so tired? Holy Hannah I'm as tired as a cotton picker! I just realized we are at almost 6000 ft! I live at like, who knows, 4 ft? I don't know, but I didn't die and that's always good.
I used to never understand why people didn't like running. 'Used to,' as in I had a baby and had to stop and then start over again. Ya finally start feeling better and have yet another baby and then start over again.... Yeah, running stinks!! Until you get in shape and then I love it! Seems to take longer these days but the smell of the summer track reminds me of the good ol days and keeps me going. Hard to believe I used to run in college. Luckily I saw a picture to prove it to myself.
So I'm excited for day 2. If I don't write back; I'm too tired and come pick me up at the track.