Good morning!
We are actually heading this afternoon to a town about 6 hours away for Wes to take his Step 2 Board Pratical Exam. On Wednesday he has to see 10 standardized patients and they each grade him. It is the first of two tests he has during the next few weeks. Fingers crossed!
We rented a hotel for the night so the he could relax some. Wish him luck!
Yesterday was a great workout day!
I went to the gym with a interval workout planned. I decided I would do a total of 60 minutes on the treadmill.
The interval consisted of walking for 5 minutes (3.5 mph) and then running for 5 minutes (6.0 mph).
This was the quickest I think an hour on the treadmill has ever gone for me!
Fun fact: This is the first time I have worn compression socks in over 3 months. Yay!
I finished up the workout with a ton of stretching (still dealing with a really tight groin muscle), upper body weights, and a few ab exercises.
Overall a great workout!
I came home after the gym and made eggs with turkey (you know since we had a 21 lb turkey for thanksgiving we have lots of leftovers) and a rice cake with jelly.
I am really loving this as a post-workout meal!
In honor of my slow but eventual comeback to running I thought I would bring you a giveaway today!
This giveaway features items that I personally use and have around my house!
Note: All these items were purchased on my own and were not donated by any company or brand. The opinions are all my own.
I wanted to share some of my favorite items I use for running and give you all the opportunity to try them out as well.
Here are the items included in the giveaway:
1. CeraSport Electrolyte Drink Mix (Fruit Punch and Citrus)
I use these mixes in my water specifically when I am running on a treadmill. It is a great electrolyte replenisher.
CeraSport is a rice based electrolyte drink mix.
“CeraSport has an optimal blend of salts and carbohydrates from a patented rice syrup process, to match nutrients and fluids lost in sweat during exercise.”
You can read a full review I did on their products here.
2. Gatorade Endurance Carb Energy Drink (Berry Flavor)
This has always been both Wes and I’s favorite pre-workout drink.
We usually save them for marathon race days, but I typically will drink this about 30 minutes before the gun goes off. It has a great mix of carbs to help give you energy.
I love the Berry flavor and think you will too!
3. Sports Beans Protein Recovery Crisps (Chocolate)
I was introduced to these at the Chicago Marathon expo.
I have always used the original sports beans during races and long runs because they have a great taste and are small enough to be able to stick in my back pocket while I run.
These are for post-workout and remind me a lot of malted milk balls (though don’t worry if you don’t like malted milk balls, my husband doesn’t either and he enjoyed these).
4. CLIF Energy Shots and Drink Mix (Double Espresso, Chocolate Cherry, and Cranberry Razz Drink Mix flavors)
I think most runners have tried the CLIF shots but I also enjoy their electrolyte drink mix!
I have quite the collection of these at my house, so I thought I would share some with you all! The shots I typically will take on a long run about 8 miles in. It takes a bit for these to take effect, so this way the energy kicks in about the time I get to mile 11 or so.
The electrolyte drink mix is made to be taken during your workout. Cranberry Razz is one my favorite flavors!
5. Honey Stinger Protein Bar (Dark Chocolate Mocha Cherry Pie)
You can read my full review of another Honey Stinger product here.
I mean it when I say I have never tried a Honey Stinger product that I didn’t like. I am a big fan of their energy chews and waffle crisps, and their protein bars are no exception!
This protein bar has 10g of protein AND 30 mg of caffeine. Great to be taken before or after a workout!
6. Tailwind Endurance Fuel (Organic Mandarin Orange)
A lot of you may have never heard of TailWind Nutrition. They are a great company and have some awesome endurance athlete focused products!
This product is their Endurance Fuel. One packet (as shown above) will make 2 24 oz. large bottles or 4 small 12 oz bottles.
The flavor is delicious and really helps me power through longer workouts.
Elete CitriLyte Add-In is great for those really sweaty workouts. You simply add it to your water and it helps with hydration, heat tolerance, muscle function, and energy conversion.
You add as little or as much as you want to your water depending on your needs and preference.
Alright I’m done! This is one long winded post.
This giveaway will start on December 3rd and will end at midnight on Monday, December 9th. Open to US Residents only.
Enter using the Rafflecopter below. Good luck!
OK, I really don’t care about the giveaway so much … just excited that your recovery is going well and you had a great day yesterday.
Not to be a downer, but the reality is there are always downs as well as ups (heck, that is true when you’re NOT injured!), so don’t get too upset if there is a minor setback after this. Just focus on the positive day today! Loved the smiling pic on Instagram!
And sending positive mojo to Wes – grueling tests, wish him luck!
I LOVE the Honey Stingers Pink Lemonade chews. YUUUUUM!
Thanks for the giveaway! I’m still learning about I like and don’t like. Since I’ve always done non-endurance sports like beach volleyball, usually it’s easy to just eat some food when you’re sitting out. So bananas, almonds, and granola bars do the trick.
I love honey stinger energy chews in the pink lemonade flavor!
love clifshots margarita and mocha… but not together 🙂
My favorite electrolyte drink is Watermelon Nuun!
I like Shot Bloks and Nuun, though I usually end up taking a gel because they go down faster!
Glad your recovery is going well! I am intrigued about the CLIF shots!
WE love sport beans around here and and occasional Click vanilla shake is yummy!!! What a nice giveaway…
I love ProCompression socks, Nuun tablets, Clif Shotblocks in Margarita, Clif gels in Mocha, and Zico Coconut water!
I like sports beans, and nuun for hydration.
I love gu and Powerade 🙂
I love eggs for breakfast after a good workout. That is so awesome that you were able to run for 30 minutes – how awesome! I’m really interested in trying that Elete CitriLyte Add-In!!
I like Nuun, Gus, honey stinger chews, and vega recovery powder!
I like to use Gu, Clif shots, or candy to fuel runs!
I have a large stockpile of Salted Caramel GUs, my long run favorite, but I’m still trying to find something for early morning prefueling. Thanks for the suggestions!
I LOVE the Clif shots! The espresso flavor is my fave, but the chocolate cherry looks yummy too! You have great taste in flavors! :p
I’m definitely a fan of Nuun!
I am intrigued by the sports beans for recovery! They seem like a quick and easy way to get some quality calories right after a race or workout!
I love Hammer gels … I’ve heard so much about TailWind and excited to see someone who has actually used (and enjoyed) it! I am SO happy that you had a great workout – you deserve it! And best of luck to Wes!!!
Compression socks rock!! love them so much. I also like Cliff hots. I’d love to try the honey stinger bar. I’ve heard great things about them. You love great super cool things….Thanks for the info. on things i’ve not tried yet.
I love my Procompression socks and “The Stick”!
I’d really like to try the Tailwind, which I’ve heard about but haven’t tried yet. I hope the exam goes well!
Oh my goodness! How can you workout for an hour and still look so freaking cute! 🙂
Aww you are sweet but I’m not quite sure this is my cute look 🙂 HA!
during long runs i love GU (choco, vanilla, and mocha) and honey stinger products! i also like to drink nuun later in the day after i’ve done a long run. a lot of the other stuff you have listed i have not tried…thanks for the giveaway!
Nuun!
I really haven’t tried to many “running products” aside from a few gels I got for free at race expos! I’d love to try so many of the things you listed above, especially the chocolate cherry turbo gel!
my foam roller-I actually really need to bust it out today!
The only thing i have ever tried is the energy jelly beans. Im excited to try some new stuff.
I’ve always wanted to try the honey stinger!
i love any chocolate flavored post workout foods!
I’ve never tried sports beans, but I feel like I should!
I love Honey Stinger Chews and zip fizz!
There are a few products i’ve been wanting to try. I bought my sister those sport beans for her first marathon last year and she seemed to like them.
I’ve always wanted to try honey stinger chews! I’m a big fan of gummy bears and Swedish fish during the run, I recently tried sport beans and LOVE them, and of course chocolate milk for recovery!
There are many products that I would like to try. I need to try to figure something out for my half marathon in January though.
Sweet giveaway! I don’t have many products yet, as I’m just a beginner, but this would be a great starter kit!
love the blog!
Thank you Amy 🙂
I always carry water, no matter how short the run. Love my compression socks!! And not my winter running pants
I am horrible at fueling for runs, so I have no favorite products (except for gummy bears). Would love to try these out!
Would love to try these products. My main requirement for running is my Ipod.
Ah! Those pink Nike’s are soooo cool! I use GU & Nuun to fuel my workouts, so trying what you use could be a beneficial change for sure! I hope i get a few new fueling options in my stocking 🙂
I would love to try out those Honey Stinger!! Glad to see you are on the road to recovery!
In so excited for your comeback!! Slow and steady but ready! And thx for the giveaway! Love cera sport