I love the inexpensive date ideas you guys added to my morning post.
Here are some more fun ones:
- Liz: “I’m surprising my boyfriend tonight with an indoor picnic, complete with food that I have a Groupon for!”
- Jill Bond: “Our local surf shop has cheap paddle board and kayak rentals. We stop at Whole Foods, pack a snack, put in a dry bag, and paddle to a quiet spot for dinner.”
- Kelsey: “One of my favorite date nights is when my husband and I do our own version of the Food Network show Chopped. I usually make the main dish and he takes the appetizer. We each pick 4 ingredients for the other person, then they can use anything at home. So fun!”
- Celina: “The weekends that we do get to spend alone together are normally spent working on our home or we spend them at local flea markets (Lafayette, LA). We love turning trash into treasure. I love our little hobby together! Plus, it’s tons of walking and we always enjoy lunch somewhere super cute.”
- Jamie: “Another thing we enjoy is just leashing up the dog, driving to a nearby town and just walking around and sharing a sweet treat from one of the little shops.”
- Melissa: “I think some great dates would be: fruit picking (i.e. apple, blueberry, strawberry, peach) and/or wine tasting!”
Workout + Lunch
Today’s workout was a good one! I headed to the gym for my favorite Wednesday morning boot camp class and made sure to warm up for a little bit on the elliptical before jumping around and sweating like crazy. Boot camp flew by and definitely got my heart rate up. That’s all I ask!
After boot camp, I quickly showered and then worked through the morning before it was time to head home for a late lunch.
I reheated leftovers from last night’s dinner which kept things simple. On the menu for today was a sweet potato paired with lean turkey, red pepper, onions, chopped bacon, salt, pepper and goat cheese.
The goat cheese melted into the dish and created a somewhat creamy sauce that added a lot of flavor to the meat and vegetables. Loved it!
And now it’s time for a giveaway that I think you guys will enjoy!
You Choose: Reebok Shoe Giveaway
As part of my on-going relationship with Reebok, I feel very fortunate to be able to try out different shoes that the company sends me to review on occasion. I know a bunch of you guys are in the market for new shoes, so this month I approached Reebok about hosting a giveaway that would allow one of you to select whatever pair of shoes you want from their website!
They were instantly game for my giveaway idea, so now it’s time for one of you to win a snazzy new pair of shoes!
Here are some of my personal favorites:
- Nanos (And yes, this giveaway does include the new Nano 3.0s!)
I wear Nanos on days when I know I’ll be doing functional workouts. Avid Cross-Fitters seem to love these shoes and though I don’t do CrossFit, I still love the Nanos because they make me feel a lot more stable when I do certain exercises like lunges, squats or box jumps! I love the way the shoe doesn’t have a lot of cushioning and since the midsole material is a flattened platform, it’s thinner which allows my foot to lay flatter and closer to the ground. If you’ve only ever done functional workouts like CrossFit in traditional running shoes, I’d definitely try a pair of Nanos!
These shoes actually remind me a little bit of the Nanos, but with a little more structural support and cushioning. I love them for boot camp workouts!
These are the newest shoes in my collection and I’ve been wearing them to work nearly every day (as I’m sure you can tell from their well-worn look in the above picture). They’re more cushioned than some of the other Reebok shoes out there and feel comfortable even after hours on my feet. I wear them when I teach certain group exercise classes or during my own workouts that include light running or cardio.
I’ve been wearing my RealFlex Fusions for almost a year now and love the lightweight, supportive feel of the shoe. They’re another shoe I love for workouts that include a lot of variety and some running and plyometric exercises like speed skaters.
Of course if another shoe strikes your fancy on the Reebok website, you can choose a pair that isn’t currently on my radar! It’s totally up to you! (Dancers and Zumba lovers may want to check out the dance shoes on the Reebok website. I cannot pull off the high tops, but if you can, do your thang!)
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment below, telling me which pair of Reebok shoes you would choose if you won the giveaway. I will randomly select a winner on Friday.
Good luck!
Please note that shoe selection is subject to availability.
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I would love to have a pair of the Sublite Duo, they look comfortable and love the colors.
ohh I think the sublite duos sound to be right up my alley! I want to try those out!
Since I’m currently training for my first half-marathon (!!) I’d love to try the DMXsky! I read the reviews and people seem to LOVE those shoes! It’d be awesome to try them 🙂
Outdoor Wild for hiking or the Nano 3.0s…..tough choice!
They are all so cute! I love the neon colors! From your descriptions I would have to say that I would choose the RealFlex Fusions…although if I actually won I may have to do a little more research 🙂 I mostly run but I have never ran in reeboks!
I would love a pair of Nano’s! Ive been incorporating a lot of cross fit type exercises into my workout and my usual shoes just aren;t cutting it
I need new running shoes! I’m training for a marathon and my feet are swelling so much that my current pair is too small and ready to retire.
I’d get the sublite duos.
Not totally sure but leaning towards Real Flex
I would like to try the Sublite Duo! 🙂 thanks
I would try the reebok nanos! I just started crossfit a few months ago and have been interested in testing out new shoes. I have the sublite train 1.0 and they are great.
Yay for colourful running shoes! I need a bit more support since I am on my feet a lot, so I would def choose sublite duo 🙂
I love the SubLite Train 1.0!
Definitely the SubLite Duo! They’re awesome looking and will be perfect for after the baby comes 😀
Hi Julie – I would choose the Reebok Nano 3.0’s (subject to availability, of course). Thanks!
SubLite Train 1.0 for sure!! I started boot camp with my husband a month ago, somewhat reluctantly, but now I love it!! It’s a great way for us to spend time together while working out! I’ve been doing the classes in the shoes I wore for my last half, so I’d love the chance to try a shoe more designed for non-running exercises!
I’ve worn my Brooks out and this is the perfect time to get new shoes! I love the realflex transitions.
I think I’d like to try the Reebok Ones for running!
I would take the Nanos! Need some stability for the workouts I do
i have been shopping around for new shoes since the ones i wore during my pregnancy are now kaput! I do crossfit and have been thinking about the nanos for sometime, but haven’t been able to try them on and out first. This would be perfect for me! I would definitely pick the nanos!
Honestly, I’d love to have any of them, but I would probably choose the Nanos!
Sublight Duo…LOVE!
I would choose the real flex. I love the flexibity and support they offer and I’ve definitely overworked my current pair.
I love the Sublite Duos…great colors!! They look super comfortable too. 🙂
I think I would go for the Nanos. I’ve seen so many bloggers rave about them. I would love to give them a try!
The Reebok One Cushion looks great!
I would love a pair of the Reebok SubLite Train 1.0.as they would be perfect for the bootcamp type class called R.I.P.P.E.D that I was taking 2-3 times a week. I am 9 months pregnant with our first child and have not been able to participate in this class for the past 3 months and it’s killing me because I love working out. I would LOVE a brand new pair of these colorful shoes for when I am able to start my workouts again! I cannot wait to get back into the groove of working out….it’s amazing at how much one can miss that in their life. 🙂
I would love to try the nanos. I am doing crossfit and loving it and I have heard some great things about the shoes.
Oh such a tough decision – I’d probably have to go with the new Nanos, since I don’t own anything like them. But I do love those dance high tops!
I’d love to have the Sublite Duo shoes since I’m going to Budapest on holiday in a few weeks and suspect that a lot of walking will occur!
I am in desperate need of some new running shoes – the Dual Turbo Fire shoes look great! The Realflex fusions look great too, though… tough choice!!
The sublite train 1.0 in a bright color!!!
I would love the RealFlex Fusion TR!!
I would try the SubLite Duo Chase shoes! I usually wear the Nike Free’s, but haven’t been happy with the newer models, so I’m looking for something comprible.
I purchased a pair of the Nanos, close to a month ago, when I started Crossfit and LUV them. i would love to try the Nano 3.0.
I have never used Reebok shoes for exercising, but they look awesome & extremely functional. As I’m starting to lift weights and do more HIIT/Crossfit styled workouts, the Nanos sounds great. I’ll take all the help I can get when it comes to box jumps 🙂
Wow! New shoes would be great. I am training for my first 5K. I’ve picked a race in the beginning of October. I am so excited and your blog has really been helpful for beginning running tips.
I have recently started Zumba I would love to try a pair of the Dance UR Lead. Thank you.
I would choose the Sublite duo! They must be great if you where they almost everyday!
I think I would like the sublites, they seem like they would be useful for the active group exercise I like.
I would pick the reebok outdoor wilds for running trails in my town!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion TR! Those are adorable!! Love them!
they all look great, but i think i would choose the sublite duos! i already have a fairly minimalist shoe like the nanos!
I would choose the nano 3.0 I have heard that they are awesome because they have low heels in them. I have been switching to zero drop shoes and have been wanting to try the Nanos!
I would choose the Sublite Duo. As I’m currently in the market for a new running shoe, they look like they would fit the bill — comfortable and stylish!
I am in dire need of new running shoes! I have been running 5 miles 3-4 times a week to get ready for my wedding in Oct. I would choose the sublite duo chase or a pair from the realflex line…. In neon of course!! =)
I would love to try the SubLite Train 1.0. The colors are great and i’m in the market for some cross trainers. I would like something to wear for lifting besides my running tennis shoes!
I would LOVE the RealFlex Fusions, they are so cute. I have been wearing my beat to death Asics and have always wanted to try the RealFlex’s!
I would definitely try the nano’s. I’ve been cross fitting now for about two months and have only used running shoes. I would love to see the difference!
hmmm- sublite duo or the fusion – hope they still have that purple!
I think the Sublite Duos would be perfect for me!