Running A Riot!

When I was a kid I dreaded running... I absolutley hated LOATHED doing the mile in gym. Mostly because I'd get winded within the first 30 seconds, which is always awesome... Now a days I have a love hate relationship with it. When I'm in my zone I LOVE it, I could run forever. I feel so at peace, so centered... just free. It's the best feeling ever. But on an off day (when my legs are sore) it's like I can barely squeak a in mile, and my motivation is no where to be seen. Like I said, love/hate haha.

In my experience I've found that nothing complements a running session like a good set of music! Maybe you feel like your cardio out playlist is lacking, or you're just looking for some good music. Well you're in luck! I here's a list of my personal favorite running/workout songs just for you guys :)



But what good is an old fashioned body beat down without a little recovery? No worries, I have a post workout smoothie recipe for those of you sick and tired of the same old vanilla and chocolate crap.

Mango Chili Recovery Shake: (serves 1)

• 1/2 banana
• 1/2c mango cubed
• 1/4t - 1/2t chili powder
• 1/2 lime's worth of juice
• pinch of salt
• pinch of cayenne (optional)
• 2 -3 ice cubes
• 1/4c lite coconut milk (or other non dairy milk)
• 1/4c water
• 13g (one heaping Tbsp) brown rice protein powder

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Just of curiosity, what do you guys listen to when you work out?