Workout Wednesday: Foam Rolling

Myofascial release: I love it, I hate it, but it is KEY to my workout regime. Defined by the Mayo Clinic as ‘a manual therapy technique often used in massage, focusing on pain believed to arise from myofascial tissues — the tough membranes that wrap, connect and...

Workout Wednesday: Treadmill HIIT Routine

Shoes / Capris / Tank Shoes / Leggings / Long Sleeve Workout Wednesday is BACK! After great feedback last October {find those posts here, here, here & here}, I have decided to restart Workout Wednesdays on A Midwestern Mix. Fitness is a huge part of my life and I...

Crane & Lion: Look 3

Between the time I took these photos on Sunday and today’s post, about 95% of this snow has melted! I could not be more excited to finally see sidewalks exposed because that means my mornings are the treadmill are coming to an end. YAY! It won’t be long...

Crane & Lion: Look 2

As Athleisure becomes more well-known as both a word but more importantly as a fashion trend, I am continually on the lookout for pieces that fall into that category to add to my wardrobe. My focus is usually on items that fit seamlessly into my active lifestyle while...

Crane & Lion: Look 1

My favorite part of blogging over the last 9-ish months has been all of the awesome people I’ve ‘met’ and connected with. I’ve been pushed creatively and inspired by a community of like-minded and drive individuals that continually fuel my...

Workout Wednesday: What I Wear

Dress for success; that’s what everyone always says, right? Well I think is true in all aspects of our day, including our workouts. When I workout the first thing I think about is function {i.e. good support, modesty, material}, but not too far behind that...