This was a REALLY tough one to guess!
Apple cupcakes.
I saw this idea in one of Martha’s magazines at my sister’s place and I knew I had to make them immediately! All I could think about was how much kids would enjoy these fun apple ‘cupcakes’.
Or 27 year old kids. ;)
Apple Cupcakes
Adapted from Martha.
Ingredients:
- 1 apple, cored and cut in half
- Nut butter (I used TJ’s Sunflower seed butter)
- 2 tbsp Breakfast cobbler
- 1/2 tsp unsweetened coconut, for garnish
- 2-3 tbsp high protein chocolate carob pumpkin pudding
Directions: Core apple and cut in half. Place apple cut side up and add a layer of nut butter, cobbler, and coconut on one half. On the other half add a big scoop of ‘icing’ (aka pudding!) and then cobbler and coconut. If making a bunch for a party, serve in jumbo muffin liners on a serving tray.
I had my apple cupcakes with 2/3 of a not-yet-existing Glo bar.
I looooooved this cupcake idea. So fun. Can’t you just see these at a kids birthday party or at a baby shower?
And of course the topping ideas are endless! Nut butter, pudding, granola, yogurt, VOO, etc!
After digesting, I hit the road for a short and sweet 5k run.
A great run and it was over before I knew it began.
How often do you replace your running shoes?
Over the past few weeks I have been suspecting that I need to order another pair of running shoes. I searched online for information on when to replace them because I wasn’t really sure! In the past, I have simply replaced them when they got really, really worn down or holes in them, but even though my Brooks sneakers are currently still intact I have noticed that they don’t feel the same anymore and don’t have the same support.
How did I know this? Because lately I have been tying my shoelaces tighter and tighter just to obtain the support I need and I never had to do this before. I have also noticed a few aches and pains in my foot that I never had previously.
I found an article on Running.about.com and it says that you should replace your runners every 300-400 miles (other articles say 300-550 or every 3-6 months, so it varies a lot!). I did a quick tally of my mileage since I bought the shoes mid-March and I have run over 310 miles on these sneakers. It has been exactly 6 months too!
I run outdoors which is harder on shoes and I also run on rougher terrain at times (gravel and lots of hills/declines); both of these factors can wear your shoes down faster.
There are also lots of tests you can do on your sneakers to check for wear and tear (found here).
So it looks like all signs point to ordering a new pair ASAP! What better excuse to gather up all our old sneakers and donate them to a good cause too.
I think it is important to keep in mind that the above articles are simply recommendations and rules of thumb. It is always important to listen to how your body feels most importantly and trust your gut.
How often do you replace your sneakers?
Wicked cute ‘cupcakes’! What a great idea.
I replace my running shoes every six (er.. 7 ?) months. I haven’t calculated the average number of miles I run in a six-month time period, but that seems to work for me. Sometimes I let it go a few months though, depending on whether or not I can afford them. I’m due for a new pair right about now too! Same problem, tying the laces tighter and tighter.
How creative! I’m excited to try and make those in my dorm room! They’d make a perfect, healthy, evening snack!
Cute muffins!! Definitely much healthier than the real things ;) And tastier, too!
I’ve had the same sneakers for years..at least three or four. But really, I don’t run much anymore, they’re still supporting me well, and they’re holding up..almost like new except for a little wear n tear.. so I don’t see any need to replace them yet. :P
What a cute idea! I feel like this would be really good on a pear, too (though not as much of a cupcake-shape… )
Those apple “cupcakes” are awesome! I love that idea. Does Martha ever have a bad idea? No.
I never knew which rule to follow since as you mentioned, everyone seems to say something different… 300 miles, 500 miles, etc. I have a bone spur on the back of my shoe so I have to replace my shoes whenever the cloth starts to wear down, which is usually sooner than I would like. If only running shoes were cheaper :)
Those apple cupcakes look great! I should experiment more with apple recipes, I just love them so much plain.
I know I don’t replace my workout shoes enough. I’ve had the same ones for about four years, and I only got those because they were a Christmas gift. I keep things for a very long time and don’t get new stuff unless somebody gives it to me. But I don’t run, so they’re walking/elliptical/aerobics shoes and not running shoes. My mom’s a runner and I know she gets new shoes about every six months.
Angela, you read my mind.
for the past week or so, i have been thinking about replacing my shoes and thinking how often I should do that.
i think its time for me!! thnx for the reminder!!
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Around 400 miles I always start to feel it in my legs – my joints start aching, my legs feel tired, etc. I try to swap my shoes out around 400 or 450.
Good morning Angela! Those apple “cupcakes” look absolutely adorable and delicious!
As for the sneakers… I began working out continuously last September (1 year anniversary coming up… of sticking with a healthy lifestyle!!) and have worn the same sneakers the whole time. Since June-ish when I began doing more running (aka. more mileage) i’ve noticed the support in my sneakers slowly going. If I keep up this running thing (or should I say, because I’m going to keep this running business up :p ) I will need to start replacing my shoes more often for sure!
I’m hoping to wait ’til October to purchase new ones… a good birthday present for myself :)
Oh! Be very mindful about the shoes!!!
I was preparing for a half marathon and did not feel like breaking in new shoes a month before The Run, so I kept on putting the mileage… I ended up hurting one leg really bad the week before the marathon. Then, being quite stubborn, I kept on running, put the weight on the other leg, and hurt that one too. It left me unable to run for more than a year (so I swam!)
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Which issue of Martha’s magazine’s was the original apple cupcake recipe? I can’t seem to find it on her website…
Love this healthy/vegan variation, though!
I’m not as big as a runner as you, and due to my knee problems I’m stuck running on an indoor rubber track. Usually I replace them once a year, but now with all of my limitations I’ve gotten more use out of them. They still feel amazing every time I put them on, so I’ll stick with them for now.
I would have never guessed that you would make apple cupcakes. How clever!!! And delicious :)
I get new sneakers every six months on the dot. Otherwise I start to experience weird aches and pains after the 6-month mark. I’m pretty sure running in old shoes was one of the contributing factors to my hip injury last year! I don’t think people realize how much cushioning is lost during that period of time, but you can really notice it once you run in the new pair :)
Oh my yum! These look so amazing, I can’t wait to make them!
I go through about 4 pairs per year, so that would be every 3 months, except I am almost always using 2 pairs at a time. Alternating between 2 pairs of running shoes helps them last longer because if you only run on them every other day or less, the material in the shoe has more time to “bounce back” and recover from the running you do in them, making the shoe slower to break down.
Your apples are so cute and creative! :)
LOVE this breakfast idea!! So creative!
I’m pretty lazy about switching out my shoes…I just get so attached to my current pair! It’s like saying goodbye to an old friend when I get a new pair!
I replace my running shoes every 4-6 months. Depends on how hard I’ve been training.
Apple cupcakes look yummy!
Those apple cupcakes look delicious, I am so glad I will have something to do with the apples I have on the counter!
And I don’t replace my running shoes nearly enough but I am definitely going to be needing new ones soon!