Spring, for a moment

Like many folks in my neighborhood this week, I took full advantage of the 55-65 degree "heat wave" central Indiana experienced and ran outside with the kiddo and dog. It's been about six months since the three of us set out together. I forgot how much slower I run when pushing a 32 lbs. toddler and hanging on to a 60 lbs. dog! Regardless, we knocked out two fantastic runs, took a walk after dinner and even had the opportunity to play in the sand box.

Today... it's a different story...

It's snowing.

Again.

I'm not kidding.

The view from my office this morning.

Yeah, that white stuff? It's snow.

So, it looks like we won't be able to get out for a run today. Not surprisingly, it's going to be 58 degrees on Friday. Seriously, if you don't like the weather in Indiana - just wait, it will change!

Were you able to enjoy our taste of spring earlier this week?

Lent: Here we go again...

I've always enjoyed Lent but I've not always given up something I enjoy or find pleasurable. So this year I decided to go ahead and give it a shot again. Another challenge. So last week I stopped drinking soda.

Soda. Coke. Pop. Soda Pop... Whatever you call it! 

I'm happy to report I'm doing well so far. I've been actually drinking more water and recovery drinks after runs. I've also found that I love AdvoCare Spark in Watermelon and MiO Energy (Tropical Fusion, to be exact). These drinks have replaced my coffee and tea intake tremendously just in the past week. 

I'm fully prepared to be completely done with soda - not just during Lent. And let me tell you, ladies... I feel good and my clothes fit me better. I'm not missing that additional sodium and the bloating that goes with it! 

As for my running, I feel like I'm "back to normal" now that the weather is warming up. I was able to get a run in while my parents were visiting this weekend and plan on taking the jogging stroller out today with the kiddo to enjoy this 55 degree weather! 

The Carmel Mini is less than a month away and my longest run this year is coming up... 9 miles this weekend. I'm excited to potentially earn myself a new PR.