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Pre-Run Rocket Fuel

Posted by Eric Orton on July 16, 2009 at 3:30pm
I have experimented enough now to know I have found a great pre run energy booster using Chia seeds. Make a normal batch of chia gel as I described in the Chia Power gel: 1/3 to 1/2 cup of chia seeds mixed with 2 cups water. Wisk 2-3 times every 10 minutes and then set in refrigerator to thicken. 30-60 minutes before a short, hard run or key long run: Spread some peanut butter on a piece of whole wheat toast and then spread the chia gel over the peanut butter - enjoy. Based on my body type, I do better with a little more fat in my diet, so play around with your peanut butter portion based on the length of your planned run. It is hard to measure and quantify how I feel during my workouts after this snack, but I feel nothing short of what Chris describes in his experience in Born to Run. E
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  • Craig Wall February 2, 2010 at 1:14pm
    Where can I buy chia seeds?
  • Richard McGaha August 7, 2009 at 10:47am
    Eric,

    I found this recipe online and I love it. I make big bottles of it to drink, so just double or triple the recipe as needed.

    8 oz water
    2-2.5 teaspoons chia seeds
    juice of one lime
    2-2.5 teaspoons of sugar (or to taste).
    mix water, lime juice and sugar, add chia seeds and chill.

    Make sure you let it chill it tastes much much better.
  • Eric Orton August 7, 2009 at 7:51am
    Hi Lemay - Be sure you are making the gel with the seeds and not just consuming them dry. I know a lot about running, but I am certainly not an expert on chia seeds. So keep experimenting, as I have found the big benefit could be from the omega -3 fatty acids.

    Richard - Thanks for the post. I am sure everyone would love to hear how you make your Isiate - E
  • Richard McGaha August 6, 2009 at 8:18pm
    I also make iskiate which Christopher describes in his book. It is delicious, refreshing and gives me a great energy boost. Definitely worth trying.
  • J-F lemay August 5, 2009 at 7:25pm
    just a question about chia, isn't it need to be grind to be more digestable? I heard this about flax seeds! sometimes I try to chew while I drink but it kind of slowing the process
  • Thomas Orf July 19, 2009 at 7:59pm
    I made some of this on Friday and I had a piece of peanut butter toast with this before my Saturday 35 mile run. I'm not sure if this did anything or not, since I don't usually have any problems with my nutrition. I did have good energy throughout the run. Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge with us.
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