Today's topic:
What is your favorite post race treat?
This is a hard one for me, mostly because I don't know that there's one thing I REALLY gravitate toward every time. But here are a few of my favorites.
If it's a shorter race/run, usually just a banana or an Advocare Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake. I've said it a million times before but... chocolate meal replacement shakes are my favorite! Mostly because they taste exactly like a chocolate milk shake if done right. And if you're a runner, I feel like it's almost mandatory that you enjoy bananas. Am I right? Add a big slab of PB or PB2 on there and it's moneyyyyyyy.
Half marathon or longer? You better believe I'm treating myself. And usually it's with something chocolate. Or sweet. Because let's face it... I'm totally a dessert person. After my first half marathon, we went to IHOP for pancakes. They were delicious. Even if they did come back up a few hours later. (Was totally unprepared for my first one!)
After Tough Mudder last year, I went for a large oreo milkshake and fries from Zaxby's. So. Good. And so worth it after being out in 100 degree weather for 7 hours. #noregrets
When I (hopefully) complete my first full marathon in November, I'm not sure what I'm going to go for. But you better believe I'm already doing my research. :)
What is your favorite post run treat?!
Sarah
I always want pancakes!!! Well, I want pancakes when we leave. When I'm there I just go after the fruit, water and gatorade they provide at the race. I love bananas too!
ReplyDeletepancakes are EVERYTHING after a long run/race. so good!! :)
DeleteI've learned that after those long races, it really makes a difference what you eat afterwards.. eat something yummy & well deserved after your full marathon
ReplyDeletei can't wait. ha! I'm already looking up good restaurants in Richmond. I definitely plan on treating myself!! :)
DeleteWe ate pizza after my first marathon - mostly because my husband went out of town and left me with two kids and a house full of stairs. Luckily my mom was there to keep them alive for me LOL. I'm totally craving that oreo shake now...
ReplyDeletePizza might be a good plan. I LOVE pizza. And I'll have to add in some form of chocolate... or several. :) I'm so excited!!
DeleteI've never tried a milkshake as a post race treat, but it sounds delicious! Thanks for linking up with us today!
ReplyDeletemilkshakes are definitely a good choice! (after some "real" food of course)
DeleteStarbucks is a favorite, after I've eaten the goodies at the race. I run a lot of halves and YES I treat myself afterwards because I earned it.
ReplyDeletehmm... never even thought about Starbucks. Might have to try that!
DeleteA milkshake sounds like a great post treat! I'll be looking for one of those next time!
ReplyDeletedefinitely recommend them! :)
DeleteI love cookies after a run. Especially if they are soft & gooey. Pancakes are great too!.Basically, I just want to eat.all.the.FOOD! Haha! I love fruit too. It's so refreshing after a hard race. :)
ReplyDeletehaha.. omg. now I'm craving warm cookies. :) And yeah, basically after a long run i want to eat everything in sight!
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