Come Thursday and/or Friday, I tend to post lighter topics. You know, a few workouts, reviews, maybe a corny Cotter quote here or there. For some reason, I feel more balanced when I do.
So go with me here, ok?
Let’s talk Skora.. or as I joke, what I SKORED.
A few weeks ago, Skora Running sent me a few pairs of their “real” running shoes. When I say “real”, I mean minimal interference and biomechanically correct. Now, I have yet to get into the whole “vibrams” thing so this was new to me. I was skeptical, but I wanted to try them. They did not ask my to blog about this, they did not ask me to review and post, they just asked me to try them out and send feedback. I like that! No pressure. So I did. And you know what? I kinda like them. I like the idea behind them, and I like what the company stands for.In fact, I’ll probably start wearing them more when I workout, run, etc.
At SKORA we view Real Running as running how nature intended – efficient, effective and with ease. As the foot strikes the ground, contact is made in the middle of the foot, not at the heel. Running with a whole-foot gait results in less impact energy and force shock transmitted through the body than compared to the heel strike gait favored by conventional running shoes (built with large amounts of cushioning, support and a thicker heel).
I’ll keep you posted on how my body adjusts! Check out their website if you want to learn more!
Okay next thing. I am still on a KELP kick. I think I’ll back off a wee bit next week to even things out, but for now, I’m using my kelp powder and snacking on kelp noodles. I tried the combo on the left (avocado hummus and sesame seed oil with canned salmon) for lunch the other day. And I put it in wrap with fried egg, cream cheese, chili pepper sauce, and slaw (photo on right). Not too shabby!
Oh and Meg had another great recipe using almond butter and ginger dressing. YUM!
And last thing. Wait, I only have three things? Shoot, maybe this should be a three things Thursday? Ha, I’m not that clever.
Where was I? Oh ya, last thing.
If you live near an OLD NAVY, they have workout tanks on sale for $2. I bought three. My favorite is the coral color. Can you tell?
Hey, at least I matched while I taught my Stability Ball Conditioning Class. I felt cool. That’s all that matters.
What’s your Thursday Thing?
Cheers,
LC
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Very cool about the shoes and them just wanting feedback. You don’t feel pressured to find something to like. Either you do or you don’t and I love that you shared with even if they didn’t ask you too. My post today got heavy, but I try to keep it really light on Fridays!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Easy Veggie Soup & Thankful Thursday
i loved your post yesterday, probably because that’s your heart. so genuine and real. xxoo
LCCotter recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
Tanks for 2 bucks?! I’m sold! Do you know how long this sale lasts?
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..10/18: Thursday Thoughts
i don’t know, but go now!! so so cheap!
I love Old Navy for that exact reason – $2 tanks. Can’t beat it. And that workout? I’m kind of tired just reading through it
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Hotel Room Workout
you’d like the workout. All that balance stuff. teehee. Happy weekend friend. Are you back home?
LCCotter recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
Yes, got back home early yesterday morning. Red eyes are brutal. Love me some balance work
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Friday Round-Up: Honor and Respect
$2 tanks!? Can’t beat that
Love the shoes too!
natalie @ will jog for food recently posted..Bella Going Crazy
now, if only they were $1. haha.
LCCotter recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
LOVE the shoes! I just bought a pair of Nike Pegasus, after wearing Nike lunar glide and I even noticed a huge difference in my step… I’m a huge fan of the more minimal shoes for the very reason of not striking on your heel. As much as I love how the Pegasus makes me feel like I’m running on clouds, I feel a bit awkward :/
$2 tanks?! Sweet! Wonder if they’re on sale up north, I’ll have to check it out
I have a love for kelp noodles too… I had them the other day with an avocado sauce, I’ve never thought of putting them in a wrap, would be a tasty crunch!
Christa @ Edible Balance recently posted..I Have a Choice… So Do You
same here. I know that feeling. the cloud feeling. haha. But i think it’s important to strengthen the feet too.
p.s. love the idea of avocado sauce. genius!
LCCotter recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
I can’t get over a $2 tank! I don’t think our ON ever gets that cheap in Canada, but I may have to check it out in case!
My Thursday thing- I worked out at lunch today and loved changing it up!
Abby @ Change of Pace recently posted..It’s on!
lunch time workouts are the best, i think they make the work day shorter, yes? P.s. Just come visit during the ON sales!
LCCotter recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
$2 tank tops?!? No way. I’ll have to try and squeeze in a stop to Old Navy this weekend! They do tend to have some killer sales if you keep your eye out. Thanks for the head’s up.
Happy Thursday!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..Superfood Massaged Kale Salad
i know, change of season sales are my favorite!!
I looked for kelp at my whole foods but couldn’t find it!! so rude.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats recently posted..Thursday Thoughts
oh boo! some don’t carry them. What’s your address? email me!
I find some of the best, most random things that I didn’t even know I needed in Old Navy. I was just in the mall last night and came this close to walking in, but didn’t. Now you’re making me wish that I did!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... WIAW … snacking all day .
never too late to go back. hehe i am an enabler.
I have to make a pit stop at old navy tomorrow to return some stuff I ordered and I am so hitting up that sale! After I do this workout in the morning. I was just thinking I needed a quickie workout to do tomorrow before I sit on my butt in my car for 4 1/2 hours. It’s like you heard my thoughts. Get out of my head!
Katie recently posted..I stand corrected
i’m always in your thoughts, i stalk you like that. hahaha. Let me know if you do the workout too. I like your feedback!
Two dollar workout tanks?! That sounds awesome!! I definitely need to hit up old navy!!
Tara recently posted..Looking Forward
yes! it’s a college kids dream!! cheap cheap!
I am loving all the running/workout gear!! You are adoorable, but you know that!! I am also loving the price tag on those tanks..chaaching!
Brittany recently posted..Story-time
chaahing is right!! let’s see $3 kombucha or a tank top? hmmm… this is tough!
$2 tanks! That is amazing!! That workout also looks like a ton of fun:) Saving!
Lisa recently posted..Just Say No…
oh i knew you’d be a fan of this workout. Let me know if you try it lisa. happy friday!
Kelp! Yum!!! it’s my fave…I love it with broccoli and almond butter/Braggs aminos dressing…wierd and delish!
happy almost friday!
weird? never! DELISH to me!!!
I need to go get me some of those tanks!! I’m going to get me some kelp noodles tomorrow… just because of you.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Pumpkin Protein Pancake
you’d look adorable in these tanks! stock up! and keep me posted on the kelp, k?
Old Navy…in my top 5 favorite stores. Sadly the closest one is 1.5 hours away now. Good for my wallet. Bad for my closet.
Cinnamon @ eatpraytri recently posted..WIA {in Albuquerque} W
hmmm, maybe i can ship you some old navy goodies! yes?
I’m really excited about the $2 tanks! I sure hope they’re available online! After I’m finished rambling here, I’m going to go check.
Oh, and I’ looove the coral color. I find that working out in bright colors adds an extra spring to my step. 
The Skora shoes sound (and look) great. I’ve always been an Asics devotee, but a few months ago, I crossed over to Nike Free’s, which proved that I can wear more than one shoe. Maybe Skora is next!
Happy Friday, Lindsay! <3
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish recently posted..Healthy Rich {Apple Crumble}
i like these shoes to wear around too! i’m hoping they strengthen my feet, ya know?
p.s.
you look FABULOUS in bright colors and CORAL!
LCCotter recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
$2 tanks?! How amazing is that!
Love the colour of your kicks! They are kickin’
Kierston recently posted..Girls of FFA ~ Take II
they are my favorite colors for SURE! BRIGHT!
Those Skora shoes sound really neat and look awesome too…. because in the end it’s all about looks right? OK, for shoes yes it really is
$2 tank tops? Is this real life?! Coral is the best color so please continue rocking it!
Sarah recently posted..Work hard… And then, work harder.
oh will do! coral for Sarah! now i will think of you every time i wear it!
Old Navy has such great deals all around! I got cute cord pants there for a great price a couple weeks ago!
My Thursday thing was having a fun girls night with my sisters! I love them!
katie recently posted..Diva Spill Friday
ohhh i think i almost bought those too! were they bright colored? too bad we don’t live closer, i’d raid your closet. teehee
That stability ball workout looks awesome!!! Seriously need to do it!
And coral is an awesome colour, $2 is insane!!!
Jess recently posted..Being Thrifty – good for not only the weight of your wallet!
i bet you look gorgeous in coral! blonde tan aussie babe!
I’m totally fascinated by running shoes these days since I’m trying to learn more about how to run efficiently and safely. I’m definitely going to check these out! Nice workout lady! Definitely going to try that out since you put in the tabata too! My favorite! Have a great weekend!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted..Friday Fodder
i always think of you and tabatas. hehe. Is Tony back yet? How are you growing boys?
Just added this workout to the list of “I must try these” the shoes look great! Have a superb weekend!
Casey recently posted..Weekend Recap and a "Time Crunch" Superset
oh good! report back too! i always love doing yours! wish we lived closer to workout together.
Interesting on the running shoes. I’m not really a fan of the minimalist movement for most people, but I’m always interested in learning more about how these kind of things work for certain people. I hope you’ll share more about it as you use them for a few months – I’m interested!
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Fun Fact Friday–Running!
see, me neither. The whole vibrams thing is odd to me, but i understand it. I like these to walk and wear everyday too. I’m hoping they strengthen my feet, ya know? You should email them! pretty sure they’d send you some!
What kind of wraps are those ?
melissa recently posted..Gluten Free Cheat Sheet
they are the rudi’s tortilla wraps. Oh my heaven, they are unreal! taste like a real tortilla! gooey soft and all!!
look here!
http://hip2save.com/2012/08/13/21-rudis-gluten-free-tortillas-coupon-facebook/
LCCotter recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
My Thursday thing is taking yoga at 5:45 PM. There’s something very comforting about going to a early evening yoga class. I enjoyed it last night, because with the cooler temps these hips are TIGHT. Happy Friday! xoxo
She Rocks Fitness recently posted..OPEN Your Heart + WIAW
i love those, especially when you come out all relaxed and the fresh air kind awakens your senses. glad you enjoyed it!
I wish lululemon had $2 tank sales ;-P That’s an awesome SKOR LOL, wow I am suuuuch a dweeb! Call it almost vaca dorkiness
XO!
jobo recently posted..Thankful things Friday
dweeeb, ha, never! if you are then i am more of a dweeb. love it! go enjoy mexico!
almond butter & ginger dressing sounds AMAZING! i love things like that now if TJs would start restocking their almond butter again things but would a lot easier!
well tell TJ’s to get on it, and while youre at it, tell them to put one in austin please!!!!
How awesome that the show company didn’t pressure you into doing anything and just wants your feedback. I’ve never been a minimalist person so I’ll be interested to hear what you think.
And $2 tanks… Amazing!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..More Than You Cared to Know
me neither. but i think the shoes are actually really cute! so i am gonna give them a try!
Very curious to see how you like the “kicks”, I am an almost-minimalist believer and always looking for options, they look really cute too.
Adri {Food-N-Thought} recently posted..{The Influence Conference} Motive & Purpose
these are perfect travel shoes too! cute and all. I’ll definitely be giving feedback. Never been a minimalist believer either. not sure why
Fancy shoes!
I’ve been wearing Vibrams for a couple of weeks now (not for running as I’m not a runner, but for walking around), and while it took a week or so to adjust, my chronic backpain has almost disappeared now, so this is quite amazing!
Haven’t tried kelp noodles yet, no chance to get them over here
Kath (My Funny Little Life) recently posted..Holiday Impressions
I don’t run in them either, yet. I am wearing them around to strengthen my back, core, feet. Totally relate to that kath! happy sunday friend. xxoo