Let's Talk Nutrition!

Eat, I LOVE to eat!  Now that my mileage is a little higher it seems not only am I running and sleeping more, but eating a whole lot more too.

So let's talk some of my favorite things to eat.

Favorite thing to fuel with while running: Definitely GU energy gels, preferably Jet Blackberry or Tri-Berry, and GU Brew, Blueberry Pomegranate flavor.  Thanks to the wonderful support at GU, I have received some GU Goodness this year that has enhanced my training and marathon preparation and will be essential over the next few weeks leading up to the trials.  On January 14th I will definitely be using GU products to help get me through the best marathon I am capable of on that day.

My favorite snack: A local energy bar called "Camille's Bars."  The ingredients and nutritional values speak for themselves!  Made with natural almond butter, organic flax, organic quinoa, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, organic chia seeds, brown rice syrup, organic maple syrup and ground spices how can you not love them?  Good for you and delicious.  If you are an athlete they are a must have snack to keep in running bag, glove compartment and desk drawer!  Contact Camille at 518-495-8224 to get a box of your own.

Camille's Bars

My favorite race morning meal?  Oatmeal (oat groats cooked in the crock pot) with a banana.  Easily digestible I am guaranteed a happy stomach on race day.  I normally eat breakfast about 3 hours before the race start time. (Note to self, avoid APPLES before a run, not a good mix as experienced this morning!)

My favorite post-race/workout fuel?  Before I go to any workout or race I make myself a smoothie so I have good nutrition in me within 15 minutes of completing my workout/race.  My smoothie includes, frozen berries, banana, almond milk, Paleomeal Protein powder, greens, vitamin C and ground flax seed.  I put it in a thermos so it is still cold when I drink it.

What are some of your favorites?  I would love to hear so drop me an email or comment below!