Obstacle Mud Runner - issue 12

obstaclemudrunner.co.uk 28 ForEliteAtheletes toFunRunners HEALTH : RECIPE indulge yourself Post run munchies Our top 2 post run go-to’s Are you STARVING after your training run or are you one of those who can’t quite stomach the thought of trying to stuff post exertion food in? We suggest these 2 post run top-ups. 1 Wholemeal bagel with peanut butter and banana. If the thought of it makes your tummy flip you need to face your fears and give it a go, it’s surprisingly satisfying. The wholemeal loveliness contains around 2g fat, 7g fibre and 9.8g protein per bagel. (depending on which brand you eat.) Peanut butter has a whopping 29.6g protein per 100g. We like Meridian Crunchy Peanut Butter which is made from 100% roasted peanuts with skin on. That’s it. No Palm oil, no added sugar and no salt. Bananas – often referred to as ‘the perfect athlete food’ due to their mineral content and being easily digestible. They are an excellent source of fibre, potassium, vitamin B6, Vitamin C and more... 2 According to runnersworld.com chocolate milk has been touted as the ideal recovery drink. Studies show that chocolate milk may be as good, or better than sports drinks at aiding recovery after exercise. Milk is an excellent post exercise hydration aid and promotes damage repair in muscles. So, there you have it. Now you have the perfect excuse to indulge in some lovely milky chocolatey goodness. Just remember to actually run first, you can’t just skip to the milkshake... ... You gotta earn it!