Despite my Sangria slinging Super Bowl party, my favorite bar is not a seedy establishment with loud mariachi music. (Okay, maybe sometimes.)
Nope, I think I’ve found my favorite bar and it’s not Papas and Beer.
I was recently sent a pack of pre-, during and post- workout fuel from Vega Sport, the sports nutrition company formulated by Brendan Brazier.
I am always excited to try new running fuel because I don’t have that aspect of marathon training down to a complete science with my body. 
I got the package about a month ago and grabbed one of the bars to try before my afternoon shift one day. This Chocolate Saviseed bar is in the “Recover” series and supposed to help with recovery after workouts. I ran that morning and called it fair game.
Here is the nutrition information:
I remember taking a bite of this bar and saying out loud, “This is the best bar I’ve eaten!” I don’t know if I was extra hungry or needed chocolate or maybe ‘Saviseed’ is another word for crack because I swear it’s the best protein bar ever.
It’s delicious, good for recovery and has 15g of vegan protein. 
Vega also offers a Chocolate Coconut bar that Ben stole after I raved about this one. This fuel is pricy, but it’s super delicious and if you’re just using it for workouts it’s worth it (especially if fueling for and after your running is lacking!).
You can buy all of the Vega Products here or at many WF and health food establishments throughout the US.
I tried the “Sustain” products during longer runs and really liked the taste of them too. The Endurance bars remind me of Larabars actually!
A few weeks after I got my package Brendan Brazier himself sent me an email to check in and see what I thought! How cool is that?!
I raved about the bar of course and apparently that helps you guys because I somehow begged and pleaded my way to a giveaway (no other blogger was able to giveaway the bars) and my contact said YES!
One very lucky RER reader will be getting a supply of the Vega Chocolate Coconut bars. (I will try not to tell Ben where you live as he’ll probably try to wait for the postman and grab your loot!) *They are Gluten Free and Vegan.
To Enter: Leave a comment answering
“How do you recover from your workouts?”
Closes 2/7/12 at 6pm PST. Contest open to US and Canadian residents only.
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Depending upon my workout honestly.
Many times it involves Peanut Butter. I love the stuff. Sometimes, I’ll make a protein shake. I’ve also been into Nuun lately! IF I run long, I wear my compression socks.
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I recover from workouts by foam rolling, icing, and compression, depending on how much I need. I also always drink a green smoothie with protein powder following a workout since getting nutrition in right after a workout is so important!
I recently started using the Vega Chocolate Protein Powder as my recovery drink and like it, so I’d love to try the bars!
After workouts, I recover with bananas and almond butter and a nice stretch!
I recover with a bit of a stretch and laying on the sofa. 😉
After my morning run, I typically recover with Chobani greek yogurt mixed with cereal or a protein smoothie!
I am a vegan girl, so I tend to reach for peanut butter if I am in a hurry or if I have time I will refuel with a vegan protein and lots of veggies! I use the Vega Gels during my runs, so I am curious about trying out the bars, Chocolate and Coconut are my favorite flavors! Also, ice packs and epsom salt baths help my recovery.
I follow workouts with chocolate milk but if thats not handy a slice of peanut butter ezekiel bread.
green smoothie with cocoa powder!!
I recover from workouts with a protein smoothie or eggs and by taking my dog for a walk (um, not nutrition-related, but I swear it helps with recovery)
shower and protein shake and then a nap through con law.
Chocolate milk. CHOCOLATE milk. CHOCOLATE MILK! Possibly the best scientific discovery…ever.
a banana or some type of smoothie, but my personal favorite is fro-yo
I love chia and crystal light focus flavor. Then my low carb protein shake made with unflavored coconut milk from Trader Joes. I did go through an insane Ovaltine phase, Ovaltine+Protein Powder+PB=YUMMY but I don’t metabolize sugar so great. So I switched it up, I should mention I love Hammer Gels but not their Recovery drink, makes my tummy feel whack B)
Chocolate milk is my favorite!
I eat anything and everything in sight. Is that bad?
Lying on the floor panting? I kid (mostly!) It depends on the workout and the time. And my mood. Sometimes it’s simple chocolate milk, sometimes it’s a few dates with almond butter (or replace dates with apple, or banana) and sometimes it’s just some yogurt with granola.
And always stretching 🙂
My favorite way to recover is with a beer and a bubble bath… but it isn’t exactly feasible if I am working out on my lunchbreak. More often it is a well balanced lunch and good snacks all afternoon.
I actually use Vega products for before and after workouts, but not these particular bars (yet!). I am anxious to try !!
I am just starting to run so I am still learning how to recover and what works best for my body!
I recover from long run workouts by taking a hot shower, eating a yogurt mess bowl (Greek yogurt, raw oats, chia seeds, and a banana), and plopping my butt on the couch.
Lately, I recover with some stretching and an ice bag on my knee (blasted IT band!). I don’t usually eat something after working out unless I am hungry (I usually workout just after breakfast). I would love to try one of those Vega bars after one of my workouts. 🙂
protein powder, frozen banana, blueberries, and spinach all blended together with some almond coconut milk!
depending on the exercise stretching, Epsom salt bath and foam rolling! Hot showers are a nice little treat too 😉
I’m super prone to fainting after long/hard runs and chocolate milk does the best job of getting me some fat and protein and sugar to keep me from bonking. 🙂 I’ve pretty much tweaked my fueling during half marathons to where it doesn’t happen, but I’m always game to try something that might help my sugar crashes while running.
A glass of milk and a couple of spoons of almond butter!
I typically have a smoothie after a workout. I mix almond milk, spinach, protein powder, and banana together.
For times when I need to be quick, it’s raw almonds and a banana. If I have time, I’ll whip up some eggs & veggies. Yum!
I usually spend half my run fantasizing about what to shove down my throat when I’m done and its just what ever I’m craving. I do love luna bars, string cheese, cottage cheese, and nuts.
I love ww bread/bagel and peanut putter post run. I’m not very good at refueling “properly” especially on days when I have track which gets out pretty close to dinner…
I reful with lots and lots of water, and then down some chocolate milk!
Crappy protein shake…i need help with this obviously 🙂
I usually guzzle down some water with lemon and then after a shower I whip up a quick (and extra thick) chocolate, banana, and PB protein smoothie 🙂
I recover with water and a shower.
I’m usually way too busy to properly recover…slash recover at all…woops! I’m trying to incorporate ice baths after double-digit runs and stretching – but sometimes that is done at red lights while I’m off to my next activity! :0
I use chocolate milk but am looking to cut out dairy and these sound like a great replacement! Thanks for the review!
a nice thick and icy protein shake.
Thanks for opening your giveaway to Canadian residents! My husband turned vegan about a year ago, and I’d love to win some Vega products. They’re a pretty penny!
If it’s a regular workout I recover by eating what I normally would. If it’s intense, I have either a protein shake, eggs, or incorporate cottage cheese into my meal.
I generally do a smoothie with protien powder. Vega’s protein powder is good but privy.
Peanut butter and grape jelly on 100% whole wheat bread:)
Spinach protein shakes!
Plain greek yogurt or peanut butter and banana. De-lish.
Protein shakes or chocolate milk for me!
I love chocolate milk after a long or tough workout, otherwise it usually just water and whatever meal is headed my way next.
Chocolate milk!!
oatmeal!
Ice bath and smoothie with banana, milk, and protein powder!
An ice cold beer? Oh, and a protein shake.. 🙂
Those Vega bars actually even LOOK good. I have a hard time finding bars I like. I end up eating a cookie instead. 🙂
My recovery includes icing my hip (never-ending, well 10 month old, pelvic stress fracture injury) and lots of water. I’m trying to get better about eating right after working out, but usually it’s a fight with my stomach to get something in there and keep it there. I do eggs a lot, bananas, peanut butter.
Epsom salt baths, compression socks and lots of quality protein!
I ice my legs & try to stretch. sometimes I’ll drink a bit of chocolate milk. I kind of half-ass it, heh. :/
Whatever I can get my hands on! Or if I plan properly a protien shake with banana and peanut butter.
Hi! I LOVE refueling after a long run with CHOCOLATE! I mix up a smoothie with unsweetened almond milk, a banana, dark cocoa powder and ginger…SO good! 😀 Chocolate and Coconut go AMAZZZZZING together, I can’t wrap my head around it!
I recover with water, stretching and getting my toddler to walk on my sore legs — better than a massage 🙂
I suck at recovering from workouts. It depends on what time of day it is and how busy I am for the rest of that day, but I try to eat a meal as soon as I can and drink agua and stretch. Sometimes I fail at all of these things so perhaps I should look into bars. That one does look tasty.
All about the larabars!
I like to drink chocolate milk after bodypump to repair my muscles 🙂
I recover with a mix of carbs, protein, and fat. Peanut butter is a fave of mine, as well as chips and salsa, which might seem random but tastes so good after a workout. It’s the saltiness Oh…and laying on my butt watching trash TV too, that’s the best recovery
I recover with a mix of carbs, protein, and fat. Peanut butter is a fave of mine, as well as chips and salsa, which might seem random but tastes so good after a workout. It’s the saltiness 😉 Oh…and laying on my butt watching trash TV too, that’s the best recovery 🙂
Protien shakes, but I would way prefer a chocolate bar like that!
I blend half of a banana, a scoop of protein powder, some kind of milk, 1 tsp of vanilla, and cinnamon. YUM!
String Cheese and Yogurt for me.
Eggs, or chicken. Random, and not at all appetizing, but it gets the job done.
compression sleeves have been a lifesaver for my shins
A green monster, and then sitting on the couch, propping my feet on the ottoman, and having my preschooler sit on my outstretched legs, to stretch them. Works wonders!!
I recover by “stretching”…. in quotes because sometimes I don’t do the best job with it!
Usually a ton of water and some PB toast
Honestly, I’m TERRIBLE about refueling. Often I have an apple or banana, but I’m really not good about the protein component :-/
smootie w/ spinach,bananas, no fat choc milk and blueberries…doesnt look to great but is awesome!
i always use a foam roller to help recover my legs after a long run or a hard workout on the bike/stair master. and i always eat some extra protein afterwards, which usually comes in the form of peanut butter.
Junk TV.
I typically just eat breakfast after workouts. When I run outdoors in the heat or after a long run, I go with coconut water and a banana.
I RICE to recover from my long/hard runs! I also eat everything in sight.
I make oatmeal with peanut flour for protein, a little unsweetened cocoa powder and some fruit. So good. Who doesn’t love a little chocolate for breakfast?
I always do a protein shake after my workouts!
I recover from workouts (any long run and bootcamp, at least) with EGGS. On more than one occasion I’ve found myself chanting “Eggs! Eggs! Motherf**king eggs!” in my head, in time with my feet, to get myself through the last couple miles. One time there was eggs florentine consumed in an ice bath after a 12-miler…secretly, so my roommates wouldn’t judge me.
I have just started juicing and love it after a workout. My favorite seems to be spinach, carrot, apple, ginger and lemon. Refreshing! I usually grab a handful of almonds as well for some protein.
I just eat whatever I’m hungry for!
Water and something carb-y….
With a delicious smoothie! Mmm… I wish I had one now. Even though I didn’t just workout.
Usually I’ll spread some peanut butter on an apple or a banana. Admittedly I’ll have a beer after a long run every now and then.
I’m awful about refueling. Sometimes a swig of milk or few bites of cottage cheese until I end up eating dinner. I need to be better!
Usually a banana and a glass of chocolate milk!
I am OBSESSED with the entire Vega Sport line!!! The protein bars are the most delicious bars I have ever eaten… i am so with you on that! I love the coconut flave. I call the workout energizer ‘running crack’. I have got all my friends hooked on it. For recovery, I drink chocolate milk… AND eat a Vega protein bar. So glad you discovered them! Only thing is… they are $$$… an expensive habit to develop.
Chocolate milk and a big spoon of Smuckers Goober Grape 😀
I drink orange juice and usually eat a banana!
I drink milk (in the winter) or oj (in the summer) after I run.
I recover with breakfast every time..eggs, pancakes, waffles, you get the idea! 🙂
I always refuel with a protein shake. It tastes like dessert so I feel like its a good reward and recovery tool.
I’m terrible at re-fueling… I eat something, drink water or G2 and take a nap!
Chocolate milk or G2….borrrring!
I always grab a drink of some kind – chocolate milk or a sports drink – before showering, and then eat a protein heavy meal, usually eggs and toast.
Green Monster Smoothies are key for me! 🙂
i am an awful re-fueler! I usually just eat breakfast and that is my recovery. see- proof that i need these bars!
I recover from a workout with chocolate milk or a protein shake, yum!
After long runs I follow up with chocolate milk or coconut water. If I’m working out in the morning, I usually have some sort of protein/fiber bar to tide me over, whatever is on sale- HEY i’m a student again, don’t judge 🙂
I like to eat a combo of carbs and protein for recovery – Greek yogurt and granola, or pb&j toast!
my CEP compression socks and a mug o hot chocolate 🙂
I’m so inconsistent about refueling after a workout, I need to get better at it. I do enjoy a nice protein shake with vanilla whey and blueberries and a banana.
I usually try to make myself a smoothie and coincidentally, I started using Vega protein powder in my smoothies just last weekend. I’m addicted !
Chocolate milk or nuun, then breakfast of some sorts since its usually morning when I work out!
My recovery usually includes drinking chocolate coconut water or Coco Aloe water and depending on the time of day usually some sort of egg scramble.
I picked up a Vega gel but have yet to try it on a run. Maybe it will be the answer to the heartburn I get during high mileage runs.
I recover by eating a banana and peanut butter usually. If I have time I whip up a quick protein smoothie!
Chocolate milk is my old standby. And I am seriously addicted to the vega sport pre-workout energizer. I cannot workout without it! If you haven’t tried it yet, you should.
Chocolate milk!
I am bad about refueling afterwards. Chocolate milk after a really long run, otherwise I’m not consistent. (I tend to do most workouts in the evening and this could be before or after dinner which again impacts what I eat or feel like eating)
Chocolate protein powder mixed with either just water or in a smoothie… delish!
protein smoothie or choc. soy milk. when I work out right before dinner so I try not to eat too much after & just refuel with a delicious dinner.
Greek yogurt after my workouts.
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Greek yogurt
I used to really be on the chocolate milk bandwagon.
Now that I’m doing Paleo I usually recover with a small-ish sweet potato and some coconut oil. It’s gluten free.
milk and raisins… weird I know!
STRETCHHHHHH!… for a good 15 minutes. It feels so good. Salty snacks are usually a must right after too. Pickles, feta cheese, popcorn, etc… I know. Weird, right? Great Giveaway!
I usually drink a ton of water, then eat a protein bar like a Clif Bar or something like that. Or depending on what time of day my workout is, I just eat dinner directly after I workout!
i drink a bunch of water and have a good protein-tastic snack, like the new 2% passionfruit chobani yogurt 🙂
My recovery food almost always includes peanut butter! Usually PB on pita bread with some Greek yogurt or cottage cheese will hit the spot.
I usually recover with some sort of smoothie with a scoop of some sort of protein powder in it.
I’m a newish runner (only been doing it about two years), so I’m still figuring out the perfect recovery. So far, my favorite is just a glass of chocolate milk and then a healthy dinner (since I usually run in the evenings).
After a workout I drink plenty of water and have a healthy balanced meal about an hour later. If I cannot have a meal afterwards, I drink protein in water or have fruit.
Gatorade and something with nuts in it. But after a marathon: sparkling wine and potato chips.
I’m a nuun and chocolate milk girl. Sometimes a smoothie if it’s not cold out.
I don’t think I ever really recover from my long runs…but I refuel with chocolate milk!
I recover from workouts with nuun & if I am lucky, a smoothie!
I wish I had a better recovery routine, but it usually involves resting, a gatorade/water cocktail, and eating a banana with some PB. If it is a particularly long run…some ibuprofen too.
A coconut water, followed by a smoothie (with banana & molasses) alongside scrambled tofu and toast is my favorite way to recover 🙂
My best post-workout recovery snack would be 1 egg, turkey and pepper jack cheese open face on a piece of rye toast. it’s the perfect combo of protein & carbs.
With a protein smoothie! Or chocolate milk
I refuel with tons of water and either chocolate milk or Click
i usually recover with a protien smoothie/shake with a recovery powder in it.. (usually EAS muscle armor) that’s all i’ve really tried so far!
I recover from my workouts by slurping a big fruit & whey protein smoothie right after them and by making sure to rest properly on my off days.
I recover with only the greatest flavors–peanut butter, banana and chocolate milk 🙂
After hard workouts or long runs, I drink lots of water, foam roll, and have some chocolate milk… oh, and then laze around like it’s my job.
recovery = ice, foam roller & protein!
(maybe in the form of a vega Bar!)
i like to take it eaaaaaaassssssssssssssssyyyyy and eat something sweet like fruit!. 🙂
I’m still working on finding a good workout recovery routine – I try to drink a lot of water, stretch, and eat a protein filled snack like almonds!
I’m not the best at this, but I try to get protein (greek yogurt or eggs) and lots of water. I end of craving salt too, so I try to salt my food. I don’t know this if this is healthy, but it’s yummy
i usually down a gatorade and take a nice shower. sometimes i will try to keep myself moving but other times the couch wins me over. fueling is one aspect of my (first!) 1/2 marathon training that i am most unsure about. this would be great!
Foam Rolling – after the pain comes more pain.
I’m still working on my recovery routine also. I don’t have a regular “go to” meal or bar, so this would be fun to try!
I try to recover by having a good cool down, stretch and having something small to eat (probably not the exact right thing to eat as I’m still working on that, but I know the body needs re-fueling!)
Stretching and then drinking a protein smoothie while watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta
I’ve been recovering with chocolate milk and love it.
I recover with tons of H2O 🙂
I usually have chocolate milk or a date with peanut butter
Protein shake and water first, carbs about 1-2 hours later.
Banana and Water. I keep it simple. If It was a particularly intense workout, I’ll cook up some eggs.
long runs- it’s a science. reGen (i was sponsored by them last season), then shower, grilled cheese and diet coke, sometimes with a side of broccoli, then nap for 3 hours. it’s my favorite way to spend my saturdays
Water , stretching, and some kind of protein snack!
Water and dinner.
After working out it really depends, usually a shake and toast with almond butter..yum!
I drink water or Gatorade!
I love making a spinach shake! I know it sounds gross, but it actually doesn’t taste like spinach. With 2 tbsp of peanut butter in the recipe, it just tastes like a peanut butter milkshake! Makes me want to work out just so I get the shake!
I try to go for a mix of protein and fat after workouts.
Foam roll! It’s seriously the best thing for recovery. My ITBs can reliably start to bother me if I don’t foam roll consistently.
chocolate milk
I usually recover with chocolate milk.
I usually refuel with toast and Peanut butter, LOVE peanut butter!
I recover by sitting on the couch and not ever moving again, except for food (hopefully healthy, most likely not).
I usually workout in the morning so I always come back and make coffee right away. My breakfast following a workout always consists of eggs, toast and a fruit of some kind (usually mango). Yum!
I usually just go right home and jump start on making dinner! So I guess my post workout fuel is dinner? These bars could definitely help me on this one!
After a workout it really depends on what I am doing but something with a bit of carbs and protein. Today I just had some strawberries and 1/2 a nature valley granola bar. I find it hard to balance working out and not eating all the calories i just burned off. However, I’m trying to get stronger so I need to up the protein since I’m vegetarian and not really being responsible about getting protein in my body.
I was just looking at these the other day. The Price was a little high for me to try without knowing how they are. The past couple of weeks, I have been munching on potatoes with hummus after my workouts.
I stretch for at least 10 mins and have a protein packed snack!
By the time I get done with a workout my muscles are usually CRAVING a protein shake. I’m always looking for a new way to get my protein fix though and these bars sound like they’d be awesome. I love anything that combines chocolate and coconut!
Ice! And Gatorade!
I love to end a workout with a lot of water, big glass of soymilk and a banana w/ peanut butter
Chocolate milk and/or a green smoothie, warm bath and compression socks.
Chocolate soy milk, or greek yogurt with honey!
I either have lowfat chocolate milk, or I whip up a Green Monster with whey protein powder and almond butter in it (among other things) 🙂
Awesome – I would love LOVE to win this. I make a little shake with 1/2 cup soymilk, 1/2 frozen banana and some vegan vanilla protein powder.
first, a shower! then a big apple paired with a piece of Dave’s Killer Bread with a little peanut butter.
After a hard workout, I either have chocolate milk and a yogurt or make a smoothie.
greek yogurt with at least 15g of protein 🙂 i eat one almost everyday anyway, so i try to have it after a hard workout. these bars look great!
I love coconut water. I like a smoothie too, but I eventually want some real food. I like to have some cheese sliced really thin with some pretzel crisps and apple slices. Heavenly!!
After a good workout, I usually drink a vitamin water and have a greek yogurt or bread with hummus (or cheese…or any kind of spread I’ve got). But these vega bars look amazing!
Peanut butter on toast! And usually a protein shake 🙂
Chocolate milk, green smoothie or something with PB. Would love to try these bars, haven’t seen them anywhere in my area.
10 min yoga for runners youtube video, some protein. Of course, lately I’ve been recovering from my laziness by taking more mid-day naps and sitting on my butt.
I foam roll! And if it’s a long run I take an ice bath, I have a love hate relationship with those…
I recover with a bowl of oatmeal with extra scoop of PB!
I try to get in something that is extra high protein sometimes a smoothie/shake, or a huge egg white omelet.
I’m awful at fueling. After races and really intense training, I tend to end up with chips or pretzels, something salty, but I rarely actually do recovery after training.
Lots of agua and a protein bar or shake!
Well, definitely not with wine because that would be terribly unrunner-like. *cough*
Ultragen recovery drink and compression everything!
i loveeeee to drink a smoothie 🙂
First, I lay down on the floor in my living room and thank god my workout is over…then a shower. And if it’s the weekend, a glass of chardonnay is part of the recovery program.
I like to have a protein shake and use a foam roller.
To refuel i drink protein shakes. i would LOVE to try these bars though 🙂
I’m not nearly as deliberate about recovery as I should be. I just make sure I get some carbs and some protein from whatever is in the house. Long runs usually get the compression sock treatment and occasionally an ice bath.
I don’t really have anything specific that I do (or eat), but I usually try to have some sort of protein and a ton of water after a workout. Those bars look amazing!
Big bowl of oatmeal and my compression socks.
To recover from my workouts, I usually have some coffee ,toast and an orange. I would love to try these bars.
I recover from my work outs with lots of water and some kind of protein.
I’m a vegan so I usually have a glass of dark chocolate almond milk!
A hot shower and comfy sweats!
Lately I’ve been mixing a serving of chocolate soy protein powder with one cup of unsweetened almond milk. It’s quick, tasty, and keeps me full until the next meal time!
I love to refuel with a protein green monster!
rolling out is my miracle-recovery! it seriously has saved my life on multiple occasions… 🙂
spinach protein smoooooothieeeeee!
Chocolate milk!
AHHHH!!! I want to try those bars! I love Vega products…which by the way, I use their protein powder to recover from my workouts. 😉
Great giveaway! Always wanted to try their product…I refuel post-workout with either some PB and banana or a green smoothie with some protein powder…love learning about the best ways to refuel for my body!
I always recover with pb and a nanner… does it get any better than that??
a big salad with lotsa protein!!
I try to eat something but being a vegan, it’s hard to get protein. I’ve wanted to try these bars! I saw them at whole foods but for whatever reason did not purchase. I live two + hours away from a WF so don’t get there too often.
I almost always hit the cereal!!! It is a perfect post workout snack and good for repair. Pair with milk and a sprinkle of nuts…good to go! (or good to go back for more…)
With a healthy dose of reality tv, preferable an episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills accompanied by 2 kashi waffles smothered in almond butter, chia seeds and banana!
Eat a good meal while wearing compression sleeves.
To be perfectly honest I have no idea what to do to recover. I usually just eat random food. There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to it and I feel like I’m doing it all wrong. I would love to try some kind of “system” to this whole thing. I must figure it out if I’m going to marathon train, right?
Smootie or Apple and nut butter.
Smoothie with protein powder
Greek yogurt or eggs and some kind of carb.
I like to follow workouts with a smoothie – frozen fruit, almond milk and a scoop of whey protein. These bars would certainly be more convenient for on-the-go recovery, though! Thanks for the chance to try them 🙂
A scoop of peanut butter or a HMR protein shake!
I drink flavored water and several handfuls of salted peanuts. I’m always craving salty after a good work out! Then…shower time.
Ususally a protein shake. Sometimes a Skinny Girl margarita. Hey, it happens…
A protein smoothy.
i usually have a protein shake but I would love to find something to actually eat that doesn’t taste like crap!
I recover from workouts by stretching/ foam rolling for at least 5 minutes, and eating a protein/carb within an hour- usually protein oats 🙂
Coconut water and peanut butter. Also smoothies because they’re quick to make and very yummy!
Water, in all forms!
I drink a ton of water, stretch, and get some delicious food in my body ASAP! Usually in the form of carbs 🙂
I recover with a refreshing cold smoothie with almond milk, frozen fruit, banana, chia & hemp seed. Delicious!!! Those bars look so good! I love that there vegan & gluten free!
My gym is right by a Trader Joe’s, so I normally stop by after a workout to pick up a banana or a protein bar…and usually pick up about a million other snacks, of course:)
Honestly… poorly! After a long run or half I typically drink a low-fat (hopefully) chocolate milk and eat mashed potatoes 🙁 Sounds like I could use these bars.
I make sure to have carbs!
Lots of water or coconut water if I feel really dehydrated. Then I try to eat a good balance of carbs and protein, like oatmeal with egg whites or protein powder.
Almonds and an apple
I like to follow up my workouts with a lot of water and a long, hot shower.
Protein shake with berries!
I recover with a foam roll and brunch. mmm
I recover with a hot shower, comfies, and the Kardashians
How do you recover from your workouts?
a shower to clean off, some fruit or other healthy energy source, and water!
I loooooove a good sauna session! And then I like to eat greek yogurt with chia seeds, hemp hearts and some kind of fruit 🙂
Cottage cheese. LOTS of cottage cheese.
And Gatorade if I’m feeling extra electrolyte-less.
I do the majority of my workouts early enough that I can refuel with a large breakfast– cottage cheese and eggs often make an appearance for extra protein (and salt!).
After my workouts I stretch really well. I have a banana and a big glass of water. I’d like to try a “recovery” bar. That’s got to be better than a Snickers…right?!
I recover by hydrating, eating, and getting a massage from my husband! 😛
Down dog and chocolate soy milk and pb toast is my favorite combo
Cottage cheese and pickles… my new favorite post run snack thanks to SR!
I don’t really have a consistent recovery plan; I guess I should. Sometimes I’ll drink a protein drink like muscle milk.
Peanut butter and a nap
I get my protein in and drink lot’s of h2o!
Lots of stretching, water and a bowl of greek yogurt.
I try to run before breakfast or lunch because I am always starving and want a meal. I figure two birds, one stone….
I eat a protein bar and drink plenty of water. I am a college student living in a dorm, so it’s the best I can do when I’m short on time and lacking a kitchen! 🙂
I like to make a big ol smoothie!!! Gotta have some sweet in their too 🙂
lots of water and spinach smoothies!!
Chocolate milk is my go to.
I definitely try to eat a protein-rich snack after a workout if I’m not going to immediately eat a meal! Plus, since I’m trying to eat BFL style again, protein bars definitely come in handy!
I usually recover with a tall glass of water, then eating something solid soonish, like a chocolate or chocolate peanut butter power bar. I have been wanting to experiment with drinking chocolate milk afterward more too. I just never seem to have that around the house.
Water, fruit, pb!
I usually eat something after a workout, but it depends on what I have in the house. 🙂
After a weights workout, chocolate milk. After a long run, a recovery drink with milk, coffee & protein powder.
I like to make a protein shake b/c I am not usually not too hungry right away.
I recover very poorly – usually I run at night and just shower & go to bed. Better nutrition is clearly called for!
Eas Lean protein shake w/ skim milk, banana and ice– Yum!
Water and fruit!
I recover with greek yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit!
Oatmeal…and chocolate milk! YUM.
I recover with water and protein shakes!
lots of water and stretching!
I use a half a serving of vega health optimizer to recover after a work out…….vanilla chai 🙂 but I have never tried a vega bar and would love to!!!!!!
Greek yogurt, fruit and oatmeal…yum!
I recover from my runs with chocolate milk!!!!!!
I recover with ice on my knee and an egg sandwich in my hand…. you can’t beat cheddar cheese, egg, and toasted bread!
I get up at an insane hour to work out, so breakfast is my post-workout recovery. I try to slip some fruit and carbs into breakfast every day so I get my vitamins and energy in!
I usually like to make a smoothy or if it’s around a meal time I eat a meal.
Lots of carbs and some form of fat…usually toast with peanut butter and banana!
I eat an “energy bar” that I get from a little store that is FULL
of home made treats and baked goods. The bar is very filling and
has all kinds of nuts and such in it….with chocolate, of course! 😉
I stretch and then drink a giant green smoothie.
I usually have a smoothie with a banana and some kind of milk or protein powder… these bars look good. Oh Canada!
Yay, Canadian contest!!
I refuel with a green monster OR hot chocolate with cereal, depending on the weather!
That bar looks so good! I usually refuel with clementines (right now to stave off colds) and chocolate milk!
I always have greek yogurt after I run, but lately I’ve been loving siggi’s yogurt (which is technically cheese lol). But I’d love to try something different and these bars look amazing!
on the couch with a glass of wine…just kidding…i do love a cold glass of chocolate milk though
I love drinking chocolate milk after workouts!!!
almond coconut milk with chocolate protein powder!
Major stretching and oatmeal with protein powder
Post-workout I love protein shakes!
I usually do a smoothie with kale, spinach, some sort of fruit and the vanilla chai vega protein powder. It’s yummy! I’ve been dying to try the vega sport line but have been pretty hesitant since it’s not exactly student-budget friendly. 🙁
i drink green smoothies with protein powder!
For hardcore days I recover with an ice bath and protein shake. For normal workout days I recover with a protein smoothie or cliff bar. Oh and did I mention a nap? 🙂 Not during the workout of course (I try to not make a habbit of that).
I make green monsters and just add in protein powder. Delicious!
Yum! I’d love to try these. I refueling with a homemade protein bar on my way home from the gym, then shower and make a nice, carb-y lunch! 🙂
I drink the Protein shakes from Costco…I actually like them more than Muscle Milk
water, water & more water 🙂
With food. Usually Greek Yogurt and water.
Lots of water and a nice long shower!
I recover with lots and lots of water, a nice shower, and a protein shake. Unfortunately, it’s Michigan in the middle of winter, sometimes I don’t want a cold shake…this bar would be perfect!!
Is it just me, or do bananas always taste super good after a run?
Refuel with spoonful of almond butter. Recover with a massage.
I recover usually with some sort of protein! Jay Robb egg white protein powder shakes or egg white “pancake”- or 3 whole eggs and maybe some strawberries! I am super stoked about trying these bars because I am gluten and dairy free!!!! AND I never win anything- so here’s to hoping! 😉
I love coming home from a run and drinking a smoothie. but usually i’m too lazy or too hungry to actually make one. There’s this Chinese soy milk that comes in juice boxes called Vitasoy that I have loved since I was a kid. So for the days that I’m on the go, I’ll usually have a supply of it in my car. One of those Vitasoy’s plus a banana and I’m good to go. It also helps that here in the deep Canadian winter, my car provides natural refrigeration 🙂
I take a cold water bath and stretch after running, and occasionally foam roll (I should more often than I do!).
Usually I recover from workouts with a scoop of EAS chocolate protein powder mixed with almond milk, and some sliced fruit to munch. Orrrrr handfuls of tortilla chips…:)
my recovery – take the next 3 days off 🙂
I recover from a workout by fully encasing my lower half… or putting my compression shorts and socks on. I feel like a sausage on the inside though! I also like to curl up with some protein and a bucket o tea!! 🙂
I usually recover from workouts with a big glass of water and then breakfast! However, these bars would be perfect after an afternoon workout though.
I like chocolate milk. Or cereal and milk. I’d love to try these bars!
I like to recover with a banana and a beer… not the best sources of protein, huh? 😉
I usually eat a ton of PB smothered on anything I can get my hands on. NBD
I’m not good at recovery fuel, so maybe these will help!
After workouts I like to eat real food like eggs or yogurt with oats. But I love bars for healthy snacking!
After a workout I grab my blender throw in some protein poweder, fruit and soy milk and blend till smooth! This is great but a bar would be so much easier!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I usually work out in the mornings, so I refuel with breakfast- usually overnight oats!
I really don’t recover which I probably should start doing…since I typically work out at night (think 8 or 9 pm) after work, I’ll have a luna bar first, and then after, since its already late and I don’t want to eat a lot, I might eat soup, or an omelette, veggie burger, or something not heavy. I wish I could work out in the morning but cant force myself to get up that early
usually a bag of almonds and some raisins to get me nourish on the way home…..or If I was not lazy I prepared a protein shake before hand and chug that on the way home.
These bars look amazing, I’d love to try one!!
I recover from my workouts with a protein shake made from one scoop of protein and cold coffee from the morning. It may sound weird, but it’s a great combo!
Have a great day!
Dayna
These look amazing! I love that he is coming out with pre, during, and post workout fuel! I just bought the Thrive book for my boyfriend and we are both thinking of trying the plan – would love to win these to incorporate into the program! What an awesome giveaway!
Coconut water is my fave post-workout bev!
FINALLY – one that Canadians can enter!! Yay!! 🙂
I usually recover with a protein shake if I’m coming straight home from a run or workout. If I have some running around to do (in my stinky workout clothes – I know, I’m gross!) then I’ll have chocolate milk because it’s quick & easy and I can bring it with me.
My biggest problem has been finding something that I can stomach pre-run/workout and I’ve yet to find anything at all I can stomach during a long run, so I’d LOVE to try this stuff!!
I just saw these at whole foods! I got the protein powder – but was tempted to get more 🙂 I do protein shakes to recover after working out!
I try to eat a nice meal after to recover. If I can’t I really love sun warrior rice protein and milk!
I recover by using The Stick! Love it!
stretch>coconut water>shower>protein!!
They do look pretty yummy!
After a run, I always stretch. Something which I’ve noticed has seriously helped me, just 10-15 extra minutes to check in with everything. And then I chug a low-fat chocolate milk.
I recover from my workouts by drinking plently of water and eating protein rich foods.
Ice cold Water and stretches when i have enough time are the best 🙂
I’m not going to lie, I am horrible about eating after I work out. Nothing sounds good and usually I’m not hungry. Maybe these would help 🙂
I collapse on my front lawn and pound water until the vomit demons subside. Totally effective.
I recover with a protein shake!
I stretch a lot and drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
Eat, shower, nap 🙂
Ha! A long nap followed by a chocolate milkshake from Jack in the Box. I obviously have a lot to learn.
A hot shower and a green smoothie!
Ooh, those sound good! My favorite ‘recovery’ food after a long run is probably a falafel sandwich from the place near my house. Or a mock duck banh mi. Not so much ‘recovery’ as ‘calorie replacement’.
stretching and a hot shower!
I’d like to say I have a really solid recovery plan but…I don’t. I know it’s important to refuel post-workout so I always eat something, but sometimes it’s a wholesome glass of chocolate milk and other times it’s more like peanut m&ms. Ha I’m a work in progress…
I recover from workouts with foooood! After lifting weights we typically head to Chipotle for burrito bowls. After runs (I mostly run in the morning) I recover with a big bowl of oats and pb.
I recover with chocolate milk.
I’ve tried about 100 different recovery bars, but haven’t found one that doesn’t taste like chemical cardboard (:
water and lots of stretching!
Chocolate milk is my favorite recovery snack!
I always try to follow long runs, races & tough workouts with protein. I have to eat gluten-free, so it’s not always the easiest thing for me (especially at races). I’ve learned to always have a gluten-free protein bar in the car, like Promax, Purefit, or ThinkThin bars.
I’ll have to look for these “best bars” at Whole Foods 🙂 I’m a sucker for coconut, so I really hope they have them!
A deserved day off with a nice walk for some light exercise 🙂
A huge glass of water & something with protein.
I recover from my workouts with a protein shake and lots of water. I try to get more protein in me, especially after a hard workout.
Panting and breathing heavily? Oh right, not that kind of recovery. Usually I’ll eat a little of what I was planning to eat later anyway, sometimes these homemade energy bars with some protein powder in them.
Something with protein! Usually a smoothie or a spoonful (or five) of peanut butter 🙂
I recover with banana and PB, and plenty of couch time!
I recover by drinking a lot of liquid and eating a protein-packed meal with a lot of afternoon snacking!
Water, Water, Water and peanut butter on something…..
I have tried his protein shakes. They are great. My recovery usually involves an apple and peanut butter. Apples are such a staple in my house. My youngest son begs for apples when he is sick! They just taste so refreshing after a sweat session. I also like green smoothies for recovery!
I usually have a protein/carb snack, a hot shower, and a nap!
A banana with almond butter is usually my-go too! Sometimes a protein shake!
(this is an AWESOME giveaway – where do you find the bars in real life?)
A protein shake. Tastes so good after a sweaty workout!
These sound great! I recover with a snack… usually peanut butter or hummus.
After a long run in the morning I have coconut water, some form of protein and oatmeal.
I have a routine that I came up with during my marathon training last fall that I love! After my long (long!) runs I would stretch while drinking a Nuun electrolyte drink and then I would make a plate of brown rice + veggies (whatever was in the freezer/fridge) + protein of some sort (leftover chicken or pork or tune) and feta cheese!!!. I called it my “recovery plate” and it just fills me up right every time 🙂
I drink a protein powder chocolate milk mix!
Protein shake! I live Jay Robb
Chobani Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt + Chopped Apple + Chia + Go Lean Sprinkles… Yum!
i like to recover sitting on my couch with ice on my bum knee with a bowl of Greek yogurt. Yum!
I have never had a strict recovery routine of any kind. Would probably be a good idea….oh gotta workout hard first…. ; )
These new bars sound awesome! I’m a big van of Vega Products.
I recover from workouts by grabbing a quick snack, using a foam roller, wearing an ice pack on any sore spots, then taking a nice hot shower. Can’t wait to do that in a few hours, later tonight!
I recover with lots of stretching
water, banana, then CHOCOLATE!!!
After a hard work out I will usually make a protein shake but if I am headed somewhere and can’t run home to make a shake, I’ll grab a protein bar or a piece of fruit!
I recover with a nice warm shower 😉
I’ve been looking for those in the stores. I try like every vegan bar I see!!
I recover from my workouts by resting and eating a healthy meal. I know, nothing exciting.
I am in the middle of reading his first book…I’m addicted to his smoothies for refueling!
Oh they sound so yummy!!! I like to recover with food (carb/protein mix) and a nap, haha 🙂
Chocolate PB and Banana Sandwich!
Recovering from my workouts usually involves drinking some water, taking a shower, and eating some breakfast. Three cheers for morning exercisers!
10 min of stretching!
It depends, but lately a Larabar and protein shake have been good breakfasts following morning runs. I love me some coconut cream pie Larabars, so these Vega bara sound amazing!
I recover with a lot of water and my foam roller!
What a sweet giveaway! I just finished Brendan’s book Thrive and absolutely loved it. I’ve been wanting to try his Vega products but alas I am surviving on student loans and can’t justify it at the moment. I usually refuel with a huge salad – I always crave veggies after I run. Plus crystal light lemonade with added salt. Might sounds odd but hits the spot. I would LOVE to win this but if I do – can I have a different flavor (I’m allergic to chocolate!)?
On a short one, just water. On a long run, water and salt and a piece of fruit or bread immediately followed by a big meal with protein after a shower.
I recover with a big bowl of oatmeal! Yay for gluten free and vegan bars!! I’ve never heard of them and defs want to try them out.
I have been wanting to try these for a long time! Right now, I recover with brown rice protein powder but would love to try these out!!
Chocolate milk! But these bars if I win 🙂
I like to recover with a glass of Silk chocolate milk mixed with psyllium husk powder! It’s the only time I can force that powder down my throat and the chocolate milk makes it so much better!
When I was training for my first half last summer I always wanted stir-fry after my long runs – lots of veggies, chicken, brown rice and braggs. Mmmmmmm, stir-fry 🙂
I’m vegan and like to get carbs, protein, and salt so I eat peanut butter filled pretzels and I drink coconut water. Definitely hits the spot.
My favorite way to recover from a workout is to stuff my face!
A clif or luna bar, kashi cereal and banana, or a pb sandwich.
My favorite post workout snack is a toasted English muffin wirh avocado and turkey. Hits the spot every time!
Honestly, u have no idea what to do when it comes to fuel. It is really trial and error everytime. I have found though that it is essential for me to eat within the first 30 mins after a long run (that’s anything over 7 for me) if it’s an early morning run or I get almost weak… So, I usually go for protein shakes or a simple omelette.
I try to eat some protein and drink a lot of water.
any run over 12 miles, I’ll usually take an ice bath. I also have a foam roller and the stick, though I find I use the stick more often because I can use it while sitting on the couch. I’m also pretty good about stretching, but not so good at immediately refueling. I need this giveaway, clearly 🙂
If I’m working out in the morning, I’ll have a super filling breakfast with an extra dose of nut butter. At night though, it’s all about froyo, the couch, and trash TV 🙂
I don’t. I just eat normally. I am not an athlete and have a hard enough time keeping my calories under control, I dont want to push the extra pressure on myself of thinking what I should eat to recover. But these bars would be a great idea 🙂
Tons of stretching and banana with peanut butter!
I recover from workouts with whatever is available in the fridge and lots and lots of water
A green monster smoothie (banana+almond milk+vanilla protein powder+spinach) and a couple episodes of any Bravo reality TV show (extra points for RHOC!). After that I always feel like a brand new person.
I usually workout from 11 to 12 so when im done working out, my refueling is usually lunch 🙂
to be honest, at the moment I don’t… well not properly at least, I normally go strait for the box of cereal and don’t stop till its all gone 🙂
I refuel with Chocolate milk, a Vega sport performance protein chocolate shake, a Chobani greek yogurt, or a Clif Chocolate bar. Coconut eh? You better not tell Ben. I’ll have to fight him for it. 😉
I don’t usually recover in any specific way. I eat 5 – 6 small meals a day, that always include a protein and complex carb. That fuels me just fine throughout the day regardless of whatever workout I may have done.
Delicious aren’t they? I’m a huge fan.
As of lately, with my yoga kick, I’ve been refuelling with coconut water.
icebath!!! I so want to try the coconut flavor.
coconut water, compression socks and toast w/pb.
Hot pink compression socks and pickles.
I make sure to drink lots of water and stretch. After I shower I have a delicious, nutrient filled meal 🙂
I normally come through the door stripping my shoes, socks, hat, garmin, anything extra that I don’t need and then I stretch with a protein shake in hand 🙂
How I recover from runs is … nonexistent. It’s tragic. And I need to do something about it … this might be a good start!
I try to stay on me feet as much as possible for the rest of the day and eat food that isn’t just sugar (always a struggle).
I’m horrible; I don’t do anything special to refuel. I usually just eat whatever is in my cupboards. Licorice, bananas, peanut butter. Totally random stuff. But as a vegan I am ALWAYS looking for new food, so I can’t wait to try that stuff! (Even if I don’t win I will probably attempt to find it somewhere!)
Most of my recovery just = stretch and shower + a banana or granola bar
Recovery after a difficult run includes a pat on the back, a carbo/protein snack (pb and oatmeal), and a bath. I have my best runs with Vega sport optimizer. I haven’t tried the bars yet.
Naps and PB toast.
Immediately after a tough workout I recover with a bagel/egg/cheese sandwich. Later that day I “recover” with beer and froyo. And lots of time on the couch.
I workout after work and then eat dinner right afterwards. It’s as simple as that!
I am still trying to figure that out. Right now, protein powder.
I always try to down some chocolate milk right after my workout, and then I go for the carbs when I get home and my stomach has settled a bit. Bagels are my fave!
I refuel with lots of water, a smoothie or some eggs, or peanut butter.
Oats with cinnamon and flaxseed; and some scrambled egg whites. If I’m still hungry after a long run or workout I’ll have some chocolate milk too! It’s a runners best friend 🙂
Oops and I recover normally by chugging some water. I can never seem to eat immediately after I work out, but I always fuel before.
I like recovering by sleeping more than usual. I work at a restaurant and have long shifts, therefore I can only sleep about 6 hours. When I recuperate I strive for at least 8 🙂
I go for chocolate milk and a salt bagel after a long run. The salt bagel doesn’t serve any recovery purposes, it’s just delicious. Plus, I need to make up for the salt I lost by sweating, right? Right…
I got to hear Brendan speak a few months ago and after the talk they were handing out samples of that very same bar you’re eating with the Saviseed. It is OUTSTANDING. I just wish they weren’t so pricey, but I totally agree with you it’s my favorite bar ever.
I jumped on the whole chocolate milk train! I’m never super hungry after a long run but I could never ever EVER say no to chocolate
Greek yogurt, banana, and cocoa powder. Like chocolate pudding but better for you!
I don’t usually eat something specific with recovery in mind, I just eat the next time I get hungry after I work out. It usually ends up being something like a piece of fruit with a handful of nuts.
Steel cut oatmeal with vanilla protein powder, fruits (banana, papaya, blueberries etc), cinnamon. So Yummy
or a protein shake with the same stuff without oatmeal.
I recover from long run saturdays with a stretch, hot shower, and protein pancakes w/ nutella & bananas =heaven.
I recover from my workouts by drinking alotta water, stretching (sometimes) and walking around in my stank for about 30 minutes to an hour. I like to eat a little almond butter on a sandwich thin…that helps me stay sane after a good workout.
I know it’s not food but my infrared sauna really helps with recovery after a workout. None of that DOMS and lactic acid buildup for me!
If it was a super intense one, I’ll start with a coconut water and then have a protein shake with added coconut oil and oats for staying power.
My recovery usually involves a lot of water, a shower, maybe some chocolate milk or a smoothie in the summer!
I refuel with protein shakes – these look delicious though!
HI! Great giveaway!!
I usually recover from a workout with a protein shake! The thicker, the better!
I have been wanting to try Vega for some time now!
Have a great day!
I try to force a solid meal in even if I am not that hungry because I know it’s the most important time to eat. These bars seems like a really good option for that though!
I have a big protein filled smoothie 🙂 With plenty of ice because I’m a quantity eater haha
After my long runs (12+) I always make a huge mango, banana, kefir smoothie….love it!
I relax with some TV and greek yogurt 🙂
Ironically, this is the very bar that I use after my runs. I sit with an ice pack on my knee and eat a Vega bar before I hop in the shower. They are expensive, but totally worth it. It’s the best tasting bar in my opinion. I tried it because of your post.
A banana and some type of a protein bar.
Perfect timing! I’m just recovering for a beautiful lunch time cross-country ski… Here is my FAVORITE way to recover, it made my Monday feel like a Saturday!
Americano misto extra hot
Yummm homemade frittata (with noddles in it!!)
and today I had a treat (cookie monday!) Fudge krinkle cookie
Sleep!! Haha or a piece of fruit or toast w/ nut butter
Does stretching count!? I always leave time for 5-10 minutes of stretching after a workout….and I try to workout so that dinner/lunch is not over an hour away from when I finish!
Always look forward to reading your blog!!
I typically make a smoothie using protein powder and fruit. I also love baked oatmeal!
This probably sounds gross to some people, but I like to drink ~1 TBSP apple cider vinegar diluted in hot water after I workout. I feel like it cleans out my insides (very scientific, I know), and it helps with digestion/pH balance.
I usually recover with some eggs and toast.
Great giveaway! I’m a protein shake kind of girl, but that’s always followed by some form of carbs- pasta, sandwich, pizza.
I’ve heard so many good things about Vega!
Typically I workout in the morning before my breakfast. So to recover I’ll have a big bowl of oatmeal mixed with protein powder and peanut butter or I love having overnight oats all set for me when i’m done!
After a workout I like to have a smoothie or a banana!
I recover from workouts with a cool down walk, a (HUGE) glass of water, and a banana.
With my Vega protein shakes of course! I use the vanilla flavor and mix it with almond milk – so yummy!
Usually with chocolate milk or cottage cheese – something high in protein!
I tend to recover by moaning annoyingly in the shower, then lying on the couch being too lazy to feed myself. I am clearly an all star athlete.
I don’t have a good recovery meal down! I am a gluten free vegan though, so these bars would be amazing!
I love the Vega products that I’ve tried. I would love to try the bars. I don’t think I do recovery properly if at all. After long runs I am usually most focused on hydration and often not very hungry.
Chocolate milk immediately after. Then I’ll shower and whip up some combination of egg whites and avocado. Yum.
oh I will need to send a friend over to enter too.
When I have done my long runs, I must eat protein and then fruit..weird I know (think cold chicken and melon)
I love Vega products. My favorite way to recover is with my Vega protein powder in a smoothie and foam rolling!
I try to rehydrate and refuel by drinking a smoothie with spinach, banana and almond milk.
I stretch, foam roll, and have greek yogurt with some cereal and almonds over the top. After that, relaxation commences.
Eating some good grub, watching trashy TV, and lying as horizontally as possible . Ahh…
I’m a big fan of oats, PB, milk, and hot cocoa mix all mixed together.
I usually refuel with a protein iced mocha – cold coffee + almond or coconut milk + Max Muscle Triple Whey Chocolate Ice Cream flavor. Since discovering this combo, I’ve not ordered an iced coffee from Dunken Donuts or Starbucks since!
I usually have some Greek yogurt with frozen fruit on top!
I don’t!!!! Better hook me up to change that habit!!
I usually have a green smoothie after my weekday workouts. On Saturdays, though, it’s all about meeting my run club for long run and then brunch!
i nap 🙂
lately my favorite post work out meal has been a spinach omelete, a slice of toast and avocado.
I usually make a green smoothie with protein powder to recover, but I’m not an expert at this stuff!
I try to refuel after a long run or particularly tough workout with chocolate milk and or a protein smoothie! Lately thought, I’ve really been into larabars!
Egg whites! or oatmeal + egg white, I try to get protein in me ASAP! I need to try and find these bars though.
After my long runs I will have either eggs w/veggies or a protein shake … just depends on my plans for the day after the run and how much time I have 🙂
Fun! I’ve been wanting to try these! For me, recovery means putting my feet up on the couch and watching some tv 😉
Oh, I’ve been wanting to try the Vega bars!! I usually recover from a hard workout with some sort of protein shake…if I’m lazy a muscle milk, otherwise a blended up one of my own making.
After a Saturday long run I tend to have eggs and coffee.