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There were about 900 runners who came out to run on this cold, blustery 30 degree March morning here\u00a0in Rhode Island. My husband and I came prepared with our hats, gloves and Underarmor gear, and waited\u00a0in a heated tent for the race to start. When the gun went off we began our journey, running past the open\u00a0ocean where we were greeted with a steady cold wind hitting us in the face, reminding us that winter was\u00a0not quite over yet. Then, as we ran past the beaches, there were beautiful pastures with farm houses\u00a0and log fences along a quiet country road. There were a few steep hills and some rolling hills.<\/p>\n

I was\u00a0running my fastest pace yet at this half marathon, feeling strong and energetic like I had wings on my\u00a0back and was floating on clouds. I sprinted across the finish line at 1:43, beating\u00a0my time from almost 2 years ago. Could it be that I wanted to finish fast to get out of the cold or was it\u00a0much more than that? Why is it that some races I feel like I am running on soft pillows and others I feel\u00a0like I have cinder blocks tied to my shoes?<\/p>\n

Over the years I have run hard races where I’ve crashed and burned, suffering where I am almost crawling\u00a0across the finish line…or as I pass a water station I want to ask one of the volunteers to give me a ride\u00a0back. I have also run races where I’ve felt as if I had a cape on, with a big \u201cS\u201d on my shirt, feeling invincible.<\/p>\n

No matter how hard I train or what I do, every race is a different experience. In my pursuit to figure out\u00a0why some runs are horrible and why some are my best, I have read many books and articles, followed\u00a0the best vegan athletes, and experimented with juices, bars, gels and meals. I have tried to keep a food\u00a0log of what I ate the day before and the morning of a race.<\/p>\n

There is so much confusion on what to eat before a race and it can be quite technical on how it all\u00a0works. How to fuel, how much water to drink, are those energy gels good and do they work? What\u00a0about carb loading the night before\u2014is all that just a myth?<\/p>\n

\"DIY<\/a>There are hundreds of vendors at race expos\u00a0all promoting their energy products. Some are simply not healthy and can contain high amounts of\u00a0sugars and preservatives. I have tried making my share of energy concoctions, bars, juices and gels\u2014some that work ok and some that simply taste awful. However, here is a recipe that I recently made\u00a0and ate the morning of my PR half marathon and more recently on a 20 mile run. They provided\u00a0a sustained energy that did not give me that crash. They taste great and can be easily carried with you.<\/p>\n

I have also included a brief description of some health benefits below. They are not just for races; they\u00a0are also great for a midday snack when feeling that afternoon slumpy-ness. They are simple and quick to\u00a0make. I make them all the time and consider them my staple running snack.<\/p>\n

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DATE BALLS<\/p>\n

\"DIY<\/a>Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 1\/2 cup or a little more of almond
\n\u2022 1 Tsp vanilla extract
\n\u2022 Dash of sea salt and chia seeds
\n\u2022 1\/3 cup pre-soaked dates
\n\u2022 1 cup shredded coconut
\n\u2022 1\/4 cup ground flax
\n\u2022 1 Tbsp agave nectar (or another natural sweetener)
\n\u2022 Juice of 1 lemon
\n\u2022 Zest of 1 lemon
\n\u2022 1 \u00bd tsp of Sunwarior activated barley or maca.<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong>
\n1. Place almonds, vanilla, salt, agave, lemon juice and flax into your food\u00a0processor and blend until smooth.
\n2. Place the rest of the ingredients into your food processor with\u00a0blended ingredients and pulse until mixed.
\n3. Using your hands, form into little round balls or simply press them\u00a0into a square dish to make bars
\n4. Store in a sealed-tight container in the refrigerator or freeze them\u00a0for whenever you need them.<\/p>\n

Health benefits:<\/strong>
\n1. DATES \u2013 are a favorite of Brendan Brazier (the ultra-triathlon champion and creator of Vega products)\u00a0and other endurance athletes. They are high glycemic providing quicker energy but, not like refined\u00a0sugars, they pack in glucose, fructose and sucrose naturally. Some of the essential minerals include\u00a0calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Some vitamins are thiamin,\u00a0riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A and K. I have taken a few of them in a baggy on a long run as an\u00a0energy source. http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/fruit\/health-benefits-of-dates.html<\/p>\n

2. ALMONDS\u2013 These nuts are packed with nutrients which have been getting much attention. They\u00a0contain Vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper and niacin.\u00a0They are an anti-inflammatory and help to boost energy because of the Riboflavin, manganese and\u00a0copper present. Also, almonds are a great source of fiber and for keeping the body alkaline. http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/seed-and-nut\/health-benefits-of-almonds.html<\/p>\n

3. COCONUT\u2013 Full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. This great fruit provides enormous health\u00a0benefits, including keeping the blood sugar stabilized, lowering LDL cholesterol, and keeping the body\u00a0hydrated with electrolytes. They are packed with calcium, potassium and magnesium. This is great for\u00a0an energy boost, providing improved endurance and helping to promote a healthy thyroid to relieve some\u00a0symptoms of fatigue. Use coconut water for the electrolytes to hydrate during long endurance runs or\u00a0other sports. https:\/\/www.coconutsecret.com\/coconuthealthsecrets2.html<\/p>\n

4. FLAX SEED\u2013 These little seeds have also been in the spot light as a super food. They are rich in Omega 3\u00a0antioxidants, essential fatty acids, fiber, and Vitamin B-1 which helps turn food in your body into energy.\u00a0They also contain small amounts of iron, zinc and potassium. Their antioxidant qualities are able to fight\u00a0free radicals in the body. Flax seed is better ground than in whole form because they don\u2019t digest as well\u00a0and can cause stomach discomfort, and not all of the beneficial nutrients will be absorbed. Whole seeds\u00a0can simply be ground up in a coffee grinder. http:\/\/healthyeating.sfgate.com\/benefits-ground-flaxseed-smoothies-5332.html<\/p>\n

5. LEMONS \u2013 These are another favorite because of the high content of potassium and anti-inflammatory\u00a0properties. These bright yellow fruits provide alkaline to the body, which is essential for keeping the body’s ph balanced. They are full of antioxidants as well as natural citric acid, calcium, magnesium and potassium, are very high in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene, they fight free radicals and are an anti-inflammatory, regulate blood pressure, promote immunity and fight infection. Try some putting slices\u00a0of lemon in water for a little flavor and a bunch of health benefits. http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/Health\/Physical-Health\/Hidden-Health-Secrets-of-Lemons.aspx#E16eOr9QXgyAywQm.99<\/p>\n

6. SUNWARRIOR \u2013 According the Sunwarrior\u2019s website, organic activated barley is a super food that\u00a0has been used for thousands of years by ancient warriors. It was used to help with long marches and ferocious battles. Today it is used in competitions to maintain endurance, increase performance, and provide a sustained energy for athletes without the crash that is often seen with other energy enhancers.\u00a0Activating barley is believed to be the best for naturally occurring fiber, enzymes, polysaccharides, and\u00a0protein. Check out more information on their website. http:\/\/www.sunwarrior.com\/store\/activated-barley-900-gm-container.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Why is it that some races I feel like I am running on soft pillows and others I feel\u00a0like I have cinder blocks tied to my shoes? 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