Five Ways to Spring into It | Friday Five

Spring is here, even if it hasn't quite sprung. This week's Friday Five linkup topic is titled just that, Spring! I first thought about writing about 5 types of springs. I could talk about compressions, torsions, double torsion. But then I realized I don't really know anything about that and it in no way fits my blog. Then I thought I might need more sleep. Then, after all that I can up with a real topic to write about. This week's topic is

Five Ways to Spring into It

1. Get a new outfit

Who doesn't love some new running gear? Go out and get yourself something new, something that fits good and makes you feel good. A new tech shirt, some shorts, maybe some compression gear... or be a real man and get a kilt! Yes, they are great for running.

2. Break out the sunglasses

Do you like to run on a sunny day? I thought so. While the weather isn't perfectly there quite yet in northern Virginia, just get yourself in the right mindset. Go running while it's still sunny out, put on some shades and soak in that vitamin D. It may not be fully spring warm yet, but with the sun glasses, it might just feel a little bit closer.

3. Bounce to the tunes

Get up and going with some tunes. Break out the happy tracks. Music can make you feel good, so find that sunny mix, pop in the headphones and get to work. It may just add an extra spring into your step.

4. Free Rita's!

So, this is not as big of a deal down here, so it may not be in your area either, but today is free Rita's day. The first day of spring is the day to go out and get a free Rita's Italian Ice. In PA, it's just a thing. Everyone knows about it and many people go get their free one. So go find if there is one near you and enjoy your taste of spring time. Then know it comes every year.

5. Get out there

Just do it already. Just get out there. Spring to it. Then you've sprung into it. You can't spring until you've sprang so getting springing!

But wait, there's more!

That's right, I'm infomercial-ing you. Today is not only the first day of spring. It is also my blogaversary! 

It's... your... blogaversary! (Source)

That's right, two years ago today I posted my first entry to this blog, under a different name but still right here. It's crazy to think I've been writing it for this long. So, I'm going to celebrate with you, my readers. What better way to celebrate than with a giveaway! Come back later tonight, and you'll find out what I'll be giving away and have your chance to win.

UPDATE:

Giveaway can be found NOW.

Linking Up

Check here for some links out to others sharing, staring with our three lovely hosts: Courtney, Cynthia and Mar. Check their posts (Eat Pray Run DC, You Signed Up for What?! and Mar on the Run to see the full set of links). I will add some others, usually randomly, as I read them to share the love. Go visit and keep reading!


Our hosts:

Eat, Pray, Run DC - Transition from Winter to Spring Running

You Signed Up for What?! - Spring has not Sprung

Mar on the Run - Spring Race Goals

Some other good reads, pulled from the link up:

HoHo Runs - Hello Spring

Balancing Mommy - Spring into your First Indoor Tri

Tri Girl Chronicles - A Little Thing about Spring


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