Detroit Free Press 5k

Since May my bff and I have made it our goal to run at least one 5k each month. We\’ve done the Color Run, Insane Inflatable and Glow Runs, but this one by far was the hardest. We ran in 33 degree temperatures and had not trained previously for a cold weather run as temps had been holding steady in the 50\’s. As a result our pace wasn\’t what we expected it to be – not to mention my knee absolutely killed me.

What I learned:
Compression socks and sleeves are a must
Get a pair of gloves that cover your hands and can be fingerless
Take a bone health supplement or fish oil to lube my joints
Eat a banana before a run

This was the first race I ran in my Mizuno Wave Inspire 12 – absolutely LOVE these shoes so much!

Fall Date Ideas

Here\’s ten fun fall date ideas. What\’s on your list?

1. Check out the colors
2. Take a hike
3. Game night – air hockey or pool at a local sports bar
4. Go to the cider mill
5. Pick apples
6. Tailgate
7. Carve pumpkins
8. Make caramel apples
9. Try out a new restaurant
10. Visit a town you\’ve been to

Green Smoothie Goddess

I was always the girl that judged others for their green smoothie addiction. While I love smoothies the thought of adding spinach or kale was just obnoxiously disgusting. A couple weeks ago my aunt made her and I each a green smoothie for dessert. The color of it was less than appealing, but since she\’s never steered me wrong I gave it a try. To my surprise it was a fruity masterpiece of healthy goodness. Seriously, I couldn\’t taste the spinach at all. Since then I have been having a green smoothie daily and below you\’ll find my favorite recipe.

 I recently wanted to add some protein to my smoothies and had the opportunity to try out Manitoba Harvest\’s Hemp Hearts – I think I eat more out of the bag than I add actually add to my smoothie. They\’re one of my new favorite products. Definitely a great fiber and protein addition to any smoothie.

Green Smoothie Goddess
Ingredients
(I do not have exact measurements just add to taste)
handful of fruit (I used a strawberry, pinapple and mango combo)
Hemp seeds
splash of milk
small handful of spinach

Directions
1. Blend all ingredients together. Adding more milk as necessary.
2. Enjoy.

Kushyfoot

Kushyfoot is a hosiery company dedicated to making fashion more comfortable, and let me tell you they have every girl in mind.  

Flats To Go! These super light foldable flats are a necessity in any girls handbag as they’ll relieve your feet from the high heel life.  

I absolutely hate when you can see my socks in my shoes. So these Athletic Foot Covers have become a workout must-have. I keep a pair in my gym bag always…. Just in case.

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Insta Lately

 {love you a latte}
I haven\’t done an \”Insta Lately\” post in awhile and I thought since fall has officially arrived it presented the perfect opportunity to share my world lately.
 {falling for autumn} 
 {apple cider macarons}

 {apple picking}
 {fall florals}
{wristy business}
{starbucks and sweet potato cupcakes}