Very sore after running 2 miles, pathetic

I ran 2 miles two days ago and I am very, very sore! I'm not surprised because I haven't run in months, nor have I biked or done much of anything.  Lot of traveling in recent weeks and I just haven't been motivated to stay on top of things.  But now is the time to get back in shape.  I always think, 'Ok, the bulk of the travel is over, now I can focus on being consistent with my workouts', but that's never the case.  Work or personal travel will always come up and I just have to plan around, or through it.

So yesterday I did what I always do when I am trying to get back into shape.  I bought new sporting goods as motivation and something to get me excited to get back out there.  There's nothing like trying to start running when the weather is cold and the dark comes early.  All that on top of being out of shape just makes you want to give up.  

But I've been here before- many times.  I don't know where the training will take me- maybe to another Ironman next year, but I'm just going to put my head down and go.  I'm not concerned that I'm so pathetic that a 2 mile run renders me barely able to walk.  That's typical and in 2 weeks I know from experience I'll be running 4-5 miles no problem.

Purchases:  A Garmin 405 GPS running watch.  It will track my exact distances, altitude, pace, heart rate, you name it.  I also bought a new pair of running shoes.  The old are getting flat and at my current weight of 195 lbs (holy cow), I need cushy shoes to prevent shin splints.  As I get fit I'll be able to run longer distances, but the weight will take time to come off.  For that matter, I need to do everything to prevent shin splints, or worse- stress fractures.   

So, I'm sore and that's ok.  It's all good, not to worry or get down on myself.  In 2-3 weeks I'll be in a much different situation and I'll feel a lot better on a daily basis from running and getting work outs in.