Ready to Run

I am happy to report that I got to run outside today! Thankful for a good friend to trade off with while the other one watches the kiddos so that I could run. Tara ran first and then - MY TURN! It was so nice to have that time to myself to think and run. I turned on my Ipod to find Aerosmith music on. Interesting....haven't listened to that in a while. So I started moving and listened to a few songs. Funny how my time from the same run on Sunday decreased by over a minute and a half today! It is beautiful right now - the sun is shining and although it is still cold, it seems like it is warmer. The snow (still 6-7 inches of it) is still everywhere and pretty. It is simply a beautiful day :) That sunshine makes all the difference in the world to me! I am starting to get excited about running.
I also decided to stop drinking Mt. Dew for Lent. I have been toying with the idea for a while. I know the sugar is not good for me and I don't need the caffeine. I just LOVE Mt. Dew....always have. Today is day #2 without one. So far, I am doing ok. Supposedly we can have whatever we give up on Sunday, so I may get to drink one then.....we'll see. I really think it will help my running and I will be able to lose even more weight without drinking all my calories!!
I pray tomorrow will be this nice so I can get out there again and run!