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.