Motivation to Train

I figured it might be helpful for us to keep each other motivated for the half marathon.  Participate if you care to - if not, no worries!  I know a few of us have done this before and others are veterans (Leigh Anne especially) (the beauty of a group blog - I can edit your posts!) but as someone who needs a little push every now and again, it may be helpful to share our tips/motivation/etc with each other!  (Laugh it up, I'm a dork I know but I need the motivation :))


I just started running/training again.  I got fitted for a good running shoe and LOVE my new Brooks.  I started last Monday and rested this weekend.  Yesterday, I was able to do 4 miles on the treadmill.  I've been determined to push myself and increase my pace so I have been interval training (somewhat) at a speed ranging from 5.6 - 6.4 mph.  I'm also keeping a daily log so I can look back and be proud of my accomplishments.  


I feel like I'm finding my dedication and determination slowly to do this again.  Any tips or advice to continue to motivate myself?  I am dreading the long runs that will be coming up in the near future and I'm wondering how you guys prepare for those.  Any good songs that always motivate you to run?  I like to pump myself up with the song "I don't care" by Apocalyptica.  Also, Arcade Fire's "Wake Up" is a great pacer song.  


For me, this is a mental game.  I know physically my body will be able to do this again, just need to get on the right mental track.  And stay hydrated! :)


Happy running to you all - 


-L-