Pre-Run Smoothie
Every runner has their own pre-run ritual, but the most universally agreed on pre-run snacks are smoothies. They are nutrient-packed, easy to digest on the move, low-risk for stomach issues, easily customizable, and can be made ahead of time and stuck in the freezer. I will give you a couple easy recipes for some basic smoothies to make for easy and healthy snacks before a run.
Instructions:
Add the ingredients for your desired smoothie to a powerful blender and blend to your desired consistency.
Protein Berry Smoothie
- 3/4 small banana (4 inches)
- 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop whey or other protein powder(flavored to your taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon pomegranate juice
- Water or ice as needed for consistency
Tropical-kale smoothie
- 2 tablespoon passion fruit
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 2 handfuls curly kale (no stems)
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
Bloody Smoothie
- 1 1/2 cup raspberry, strawberry, and blackberry (frozen)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2/3 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon beet juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoon almond milk
- Ice for desired consistency
Enjoy your smoothies before and after runs.
Works Cited
BASHFUL'S BLUSHING BERRY BEET SMOOTHIE. Digital image. Babble.com. Babble, n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2016.
Berry Protein Shake Ingredients. Digital image. You Made That? N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.you-made-that.com/berry-protein-shake/>.
Voisin, Susan. Kale-Powered Tropical Smoothie. Digital image. Fatfreevegankitchen. N.p., n.d. Web.
Isaac, I really like this post because it was connected the nutritional part of running to the topic of your blog. It was a good idea that you included a variety of recipes because everyone has different preferences when it comes to food and people may not have all the ingredients for some of the smoothies you listed. Are these smoothies you drink personally or did you find them online after you thought of the topic of this blog post?
ReplyDeleteIsaac, although I am not much of a runner, I will make an effort try it for the smoothies. These recipes look delicious and super healthy. You might just see me with my dog running down the street now. And which smoothie would you recommend?
ReplyDeleteIsaac, this post was very helpful. I always find myself straying away from eating or drinking too much before a run, because it can upset my stomach while I am running. I tried different snacks, but I never tried a smoothie before a run. I'll find myself making one of these smoothies next time I go on a run. Thanks for the tip!
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