October 10, 2014
Happy Friday! Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is Five Favorite Fuels for Running (or Fitness Activity). Timing of this post is great as I have a 20 miler tomorrow. I’ll be interested to see what everyone else has on their list. Here are my five (they are a bit vanilla):
1. {Pre-Run} Go Bananas!
Pretty much a staple for both short and long distances.
2. {Pre-Run} Peanut, Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
I will have this for longer runs, accompanied with sliced bananas and toast/English muffin. This was my pre-race meal before the Wineglass Half.
3. {Run} Water + Nuun
I prefer water, but I know that alone is not sufficient for my body for long runs. I am not a huge fan of the regular yellow/orange/red Gatorade on courses (too sweet for me, I usually dilute it a bit). I use Nuun tablets for my long run – my favorites are Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade. (here is a short Nuun post I wrote a few weeks ago).
Image: Nuun
4. {Run} Building (Clif) BLOKS
When I started running, I tried a gel and did not like it at all (I know people who love them). I’ve been using Clif Shot BLOKS since 2007. I like the size of the packaging (slim) and the cherry flavors. It will be nice to find some alternatives, as I tend to get tired of the taste (again, a bit sweet).
Image: Clif Shot BLOKS
5. {Post-Run} Going (Coco) Nuts!
I was first introduced to chocolate flavored Zico Coconut Water following the Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon. I always have one chilled in my fridge – 14 fl oz of awesome!
Image: Zico Coconut Water
Of course coconut water is not the only item I have for my post-run fuel 😉
Do you have any similar items on your list?
Exciting plans for this weekend?
