Which One is the Carrot Again?

I started out using photography as an encouragement to get outside and get active. However, all day today I had the urge to get outside and run. I have had a steady exercise routine before, so I know the drive and craving for the intensity of pushing yourself. Apparently after getting a taste of that again in the past few days, I am starting to like the feel the urge to jog/run again. Did I forget what it felt like? Maybe. Maybe it was cold. Maybe I was lazy. Maybe...

Today was a long work day. I was up at 5am and got home just after 7pm. I didn't really want to go for a long run or take the time and ramp myself up; I just wanted to get outside, go hard, and burn out early. Hey, I have two more 5am days ahead of me.

I stayed local, and maybe covered just under 1 mile. Not a lot, but I am still fairly out of shape. I got my heart rate up, huffed and puffed a bit, and took just enough pictures to prove I was out. Ha.

Since the sun was setting, I did brighten the pics a little. I don't consider myself a photoshop pro, but I can get around alright. ;-)  Here are tonight's selected pics. Enjoy.