Supplement Saturdays: Pre and Post drink mixes from Vega Sport

Supplement Saturdays: Pre and Post drink mixes from Vega Sport** image courtesy of VEGA

Over the years, I have realized that I would usually feel tired after a run. This is VERY normal, but I began to wonder what I could take as some sort of supplement after my run to help me recover a little better than not doing anything and just waiting. I also know that I sometimes need a little pick-me-up to help enhance my endurance and ability to push me further. Also, anytime I complete a workout now, I try to always remember to use some sort of recovery drink powder (other than Gatorade). I usually take a multivitamin one or two days a week, but this is not something everybody needs to do. There are many products out there to choose from, so I will talk about several products that I have either tried or that have been highly recommended by other runners.

** Both products below are products that I am currently using and I really like them. Take a look at their site to view more products and information. Vega Sport


Pre-run: Vega Sport Prepare "Pre-Workout Energizer" (Price: $49.99-$39.99/19 oz.)

Vega Sport Prepare "Pre-Workout Energizer"

 

 

 

 

 

From their website:

"Vega sport prepare "pre-workout energizer" is a pre-workout drink mix that provides immediate and sustained energy. Sporting a unique blend of 12 synergistic plant-based performance-improving ingredients, like green tea, yerba maté, coconut oil and rhodiola, specifically selected to increase endurance, aerobic and anaerobic capacity while enhancing mental focus."

Flavors: Lemon Lime, Acai Berry




Post-run: Vega Sport Recover "Recovery Accelerator" (Price: $29.99-$39.99/19 oz.)

Vega Sport Recover "Recovery Accelerator"

From their website:

"Vega sport recover "recovery accelerator"is the first plant-based recovery drink mix specifically developed to address post-workout recovery. It delivers a 4-to-1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein for optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. It is formulated to replenish muscle glycogen and electrolytes; reduce inflammation, muscle and joint pain,; support immune system function and protein synthesis; and reduce recovery time between training."

A multisource, plant-based protein powder, featuring 25 grams of complete protein, 5,000mg of BCAAs and 5,000mg of glutamine per serving, Vega Sport Performance Protein is formulated t - See more at: http://vegasport.com/product/performance-protein/#sthash.R4Q3XiJU.dpuf

Flavors: Tropical, Apple Berry



** Sale prices are from BodyBuilding.com. View the Pre-Workout or the Recovery Accelerator on BodyBuilding.com.

** I would recommend both products to anyone that might need that extra boost in their run. The pre-workout drink takes awhile to dissolve. Stirring helps. The Recovery accelerator drink dissolves much faster and does not need to be stirred. Both products don't make me feel out of it or hyper like a lot of other products I have tried before. When I drink the pre-workout mix I can tell that there is some extra energy, but it is very very minor. It feels like a natural energy and not something like that of a red bull.



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