It’s been a while since I’ve written a post compiling all the things I am loving right now (2.5 year to be exact), so I’ve rounded up a new pair of running shorts I am obsessed with, my favorite protein powder, and a summer salad that I will be remaking soon.
But first, I need your help! I have been nominated for an LTK award, and I would love your help in winning my category! LTK (formerly known as Like To Know It) is the shopping app where I post all of my outfits. I’ve been posting in there for several years now, and I was just nominated as a ‘rising star’ in the wellness category! There are four other women I am running against, so I am asking for your vote to get me to the top! All you have to do is ‘like’ (tap the ‘heart’ button) in the LTK app on 5 of my outfits–that’s it! You can use THIS LINK to get to my account, and from there just tap on the heart button of 5 different pictures, and I have your vote!
Now on to the things I am loving.
Tracksmith Session Speed Shorts
I finally made a Tracksmith purchase, and I can see why the poll results on Instagram were so split–some of the items I loved and the others I wasn’t that excited about. The piece I loved the most were the Session Speed Shorts. I wore them on an 8 mile run, and they were perfect! The 4-way stretch material made running in them easy, the waistband was comfortable, and if anything the liner was the best part because I’ve quickly learned how much the liner can make or break a pair of running shorts. I also purchase the Horizon Long Sleeve (in the gold/ivory color), which I am excited for when the temperature starts to dip.
Vuori Tank Top
I picked up a couple of Vuori tank tops, and I am obsessed! I like their running shorts, but I really like their tanks! I love the Energy Top tank and how comfortable it is, the flattering cut, and I could wear it casually or for running.
I am also going to link a similar pair of lululemon leggings as the ones in the picture are a few years old. Sadly, my belt bag and Stanley mug are sold out, but this belt bag from Amazon is very similar.
Summer Salad
I made this Peach, Tomato, & Corn Arugula Pasta Salad the other night, and it was so-so-so good. Craig grilled some chicken, and it was the perfect summer dinner meal.
Momentous Protein Powder
After I finish a run, I am often in a rush to get the boys fed or taken care of, and I’m running around doing a million things, so I really like having an easy-to-grab protein source after my runs. I always make sure to refuel with protein + carbs after running because both are critical for recovery. I’ve tried A LOT of protein powders over the years, and there aren’t many that taste good just mixed with water/milk/mylk (milk alternative), but this Momentous Essential Protein is really good. I like it mixed with oat milk over plain water, but plain water is okay too. Like I said, there are a lot of really not-so-great tasting proteins out there, so I was happy to find one that is high quality and tastes good!
Cream Blush
I’ve never been much of a cream blush person with my makeup, as I used to only use powdered blushes, but I cannot stop wearing this Beautycounter Cheeky Clean Cream Blush in Havana this summer. I love pairing it with the Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer and Brow Gel for an effortless summer glow.
I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. We are off to go to the Minnesota State Fair (aka ‘The Great Minnesota Get-together’) and go camping with my sister and her family! And then Cullen starts school the following week, so this holiday weekend often feels like the close of summer. However, I’m just glad the weather is still nice (and not raining every day like it has been back in Anchorage), and we’ll get a longer fall here! Now I just need to get healthy so I can run again!
That Energy Tank looks so cute! Not quite a crop, but not super long either. I need to look them up! Have a great time at the State Fair 🙂