Eat on your feet
Let’s be honest: While energy bars are convenient, the majority of them either taste like cardboard or drain your wallet.
So take a page from Clif Bar founder Gary Erickson, who grew so tired of the limited selection on the market, he decided to make his own.
Every runner is different. While commercial energy bars might be the best for elite marathoners, that doesn’t mean you need to eat them during casual runs. Try a combination of foods to find the best fuel. You need 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates for runs over an hour. The best place to start? Fig Newtons.
If whole foods just don’t do the trick, or if you’re looking for a healthier snack to eat at work, it’s time to get out the apron and create your own personalized energy bar.
Here are the essentials: Get out 2 cups (500 mL) of your favourite cereal and mix it with 1 cup (250 mL) of sticky spread. Try peanut or almond butter, honey, or if you’re feeling decadent, marshmallows. Now add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of dried fruit (apricots are especially high in iron) and seeds (chia seeds help with hydration). Press the mixture into a deep baking pan and refrigerate for an hour. It’s a glorified Rice Krispies square that’ll keep you going past the finish line.
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