I can't resist running in this weather. I am literally exhausted with tight quads and an aching back and the mid-60 weather and clear blue skies call to me.
I am still getting used to running in my Kinvara 4 from Saucony and because the weather was super perfect I ran a bit longer in them than I had before. My first run this week had me out for almost six miles and I swear I was running faster than I have in years, despite the tightness in my legs.
These shoes are miracle workers. Even today when I went out for my four miler that I was only doing because it was too pretty to be inside, I was cruising.
This week also marked the first time I tasted Chobani's new key lime flip. I don't know how I survived without these delightful little snacks for so long. (Side Note: Even though I have been a yogurt eater for a long time I never knew that those types of yogurt containers were made so that you can flip the topping...stop I know.) Key lime is my ultimate summer flavor, and these glorious little 170 calorie fun pack is going to help me keep my summer sweet tooth in check.
I am a fruit lover. And lately I have been craving fruit in my salads. It can be pretty much anything, but mostly I have been dropping apples in there. The combination of apples and chicken has become my absolute favorite, but now that strawberries and blueberries are on sale I am buying them in spades to add to salads.
Some of my favorite spring salads are:
- Shrimp, green apple, avocado with lemon juice (easiest thing you'll ever make)
- Berry Delicious Summer Salad (blueberries & walnuts, amazing)
- Watermelon, feta and basil with lemon juice
- Strawberries, walnuts, goat cheese and spinach (balsamic vinegar)
Basically lemon and balsamic vinegar become staples in my house during the spring and summer.
Finally, our current go-to treat comes courtesy of Skinny Cow. It is their limited edition ice cream sandwich in Snickerdoodle flavor. If you haven't had them, run now to your grocery store. I don't feel guilty indulging in these at all since they are only 140 calories. We are talking low-fat cinnamon ice cream between two oatmeal cookies. You can't go wrong.
