Doorganics
Many of you are lucky enough to have a farmer’s market available year-round. While some options are available to me locally, it’s still not the same. I am counting the days until Spring when they become fully available again.
For those of you who follow my blog, you know I have commented on organic farming in the past. One of my more memorable posts in regards to organic food discussed Foodday.org. I’m not going to launch into anything related to organic farming specifically here, rather, tell you about a great resource for fresh, organic foods.
Doorganics is a locally owned company that is exactly what it sounds like: a company that brings organic food to your door. Their mission is to deliver the freshest food possible from local and sustainable farms, right to your doorstep. During Michigan’s prime growing season, the food will come from area farmers. However, because Michigan’s growing season is limited during the winter (like I said) they also provide a variety of organic produce from warmer climates.
A couple of features I like about their website:
- You can check if they service your area by punching in your zip code.
- It highlights the farms that they work with.
- It actually tells you what you are getting in your bin from week to week and how much it will cost. No searching around or calling for prices. As a member of a CSA, I never quite know what’s coming from week to week so I feel like this is a nice feature.
- It posts recipes you can try with your items that get delivered.
So, for those of you who want to eat fresh, organic foods that help local farmers and reduce your carbon footprint, this may be something you want to check out. It might also be worth sharing with busy clients or patients who don’t have (or take) the time to eat as much fresh, organic food as they would like. I realize not everyone may have the resources to take advantage of Doorganics, but for those of you who do, it might be worth checking out.
www.doorganicsgr.com
@doorganics on Twitter
Running with Snow and Ice Cleats
Winter has officially arrived where I live. Some of you are fortunate enough to NOT have to deal with snow, but that is not the case here in Michigan! We’ve been nailed with single digit temperatures and snow, with subzero windchill.
People like my husband and co-workers are nutty enough to brave the weather regardless of the extreme temperatures and conditions. It never dawned on me that there may be runners who have never heard of OR don’t bother using snow and ice cleats – that is until I saw a runner slip-sliding around today outside of my daughter’s school. After seeing him fall three times, I pulled up alongside him to see if he was okay. He wasn’t wearing any and I explained to him what they are.
Snow and ice cleats are basically like chains for tires, except you put them over your shoes. They provide added traction through snow and slippery conditions. There are several brands of these out there, but for running, I have found I like YakTrax best. They provide the right amount of traction while not being too cumbersome. I also worry about the potential for injury whenever you change anything about how a shoe strikes the ground. I haven’t known anyone to use these and develop problems, however, I’m sure it’s possible. Even more so though, I worry about injury from slipping and falling and that’s why I recommend these!
So, don’t let the weather slow you down. I know many people who can settle for running indoors during these extremes, but I also know many people who need the fresh air and prefer being outdoors. Be careful and consider taking extra measures for staying safe!
Note: I don’t have any ties to any company so if you have other brands that you have had luck with, please share! I am only promoting safety, not pushing a product!