<![CDATA[3 Post-Run Favorites]]>A huge group of my friends are racing the Franklin Classic 10k/5k on Labor Day. The course has changed, so we wanted to check it out this morning. It was a great opportunity to eat at Frothy Monkey. I wish every run ended with breakfast.

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Oatmeal with strawberry and banana…

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and a soy cafe au lait.

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I stopped by my house to put on dry clothes and ran a few more miles before taking a GRIT class.

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I’m a little embarrassed by this pic, but does anyone else’s bathroom look like this after running?

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We like to stay at the Watercolor Inn a few times a year (it’s my happy place). These hooks are intended for beach towels and swimsuits, but they are perfection for runners. If we ever remodel our master bath, I want a wall of hooks.

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After GRIT class I did my regular Post-Run Routine.

1.  After every run, I drink some Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate.    I first tried it after reading this article from The No Meat Athlete.

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2.  I also like to drink some Svelte Cappuccino Protein Shake.  Post-workout protein helps speed recovery.  It’s vegan, no mixing is required, and it tastes great!

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3.  After a long run, I drink Vega Recovery Accelerator.  Apple Berry is my favorite flavor.

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If I’m home, I’ll mix it into my Glowing Green Smoothie.  If I’m away from the house, I pack it in my Cyclone Cup and mix it with water.

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The bottom unscrews for dry storage of the Vega powder and the cyclone technology mixes better than any other shaker bottle.

I tried to rest a little this afternoon and ice my broken toe.  I can tell that the swelling is getting better…yes!

I met my husband for a sushi dinner.

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And ended the day with a cupcake from IveyCake.

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Do you use any recovery products, shakes, etc…?

Is your bathroom covered in sweaty runner clothes?

#choosejoy

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