Besides being a touch sore, another side effect from my triathlon is the “racer’s high.” I keep thinking back to the race and cannot stop grinning. For anyone who is nervous to sign up for race, be it a 5k or a marathon, the feeling at the finish is worth every single worry leading to the race. Y’all read daily and heard the struggles I went through, look at how far you can go if you have some courage.
A 400 meter swim, 16 mile bike and 3 miles run doesn’t wear on me like a half marathon. It could be because I am in better shape or it’s a different exertion of physical activity on my body. I was in spin class yesterday morning and running yesterday evening. While I felt fine, I know I needed the proper nutrition for recovery. Insert my new obsession with Ovaltine.
A crummy commercial?!
We know chocolate milk is the ideal recovery drink because chocolate milk has an optimal ratio of carbohydrates to protein to help refuel tired muscles. Pretty sure I wish I had known about the O years ago.
Andrew: I told you Ovaltine had no fat.
Me: I think I’d remember hearing about a FAT FREE chocolate beverage.
Anyways, if you love the Nesquik bunny or Hershey’s chocolate syrup, you’ll be looking forward to your next workout knowing there is a tasty glass of brown moo moo juice waiting for ya.
OK, I’ve kept you all in suspense long enough. Who’s the big Ryders Eyewear winner? Alas, to keep it fair I used the handy random # generator. The first time I did it, I chose #77, since that was clearly a fail how about:
Thank you to all who entered and also included your favorite movie character that wore sunglasses. I will say the Ferris Bueller, Maverick, Morpheus and even Johnny Depp Wonka references were brilliant. Becky, hit me up and I’ll be sure to ship out your goodies!
Am I the only one on the Ovaltine bandwagon? If you don’t reach for the chocolate milk, what’s something you enjoy to treat yourself after a good workout?
Yes, that feeling of accomplishment at the end is soooo worth it isn’t it? Then I think we must all get the race amnesia thing or we’d likely never do it again
I have never had Ovaltine…I always wanted it after that movie though.
You should try it, I thought it would taste crappy, it was mmmm good.
Now it’s my turn to thank YOU for the amazing video/image to start my morning – “but you’ll shoot your EYE out!”. And the pink bunny pajamas. Omg.
Why I haven’t thought to use Ovaltine before…?! Smart chick, you. And you’re spreading the sports nutrition word!
You have to wait until Dec for the pink pjs, sorry.
I can’t believe you haven’t discovered this hidden choco gem before!
Ovaltine should hire you as their new spokesperson!
I’ve never used chocolate milk as a recovery drink, although I know many people swear by it. I’m just not a big milk drinker so I never have any in the house. One of these days I’ll get some, just so I can try Ovaltine. 
Congrats to Becky! I’m going to be totally jealous of her and her new shades.
And of course congratulations again to you! Glad you’re still riding your race-high.
Hm, I never thought of Ovaltine. I do love chocolate milk, though. And now I’ll go through the day with the phrase, “More Ovaltine, please” stuck in my head.
More ovaltine, please!
I’ve actually never tried it, but definitely have heard about it’s post-exercise benefits
PS- I linked to you on my post today!
Have not tried Ovaltine yet, still on my Silk Soy Milk Light craze. Hope your half marathon training is going well!
Just read your last post. YeeaahhhH!! Kicked that tri’s ass!!
Chocolate soymilk is where it’s at
It kills ovaltine!
We can have our moo moo juice options!
that is awesome that you are still feelin’ it!
I cannot wait to feel my runners high again, and possibly run a race again 
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I love anything chocolate, and I loved the tweets from HLS when everyone heard chocolate milk is GOOD for recovery! I don’t drink dairy, but I can put ovaltine in my coconut milk, yes?
I love that scene in The Christmas Story.
Amen on anything chocolate. OOH, choco-coco, mmm. Lemme know how that goes down.
MORE OVALTINE PLEASE!! My friends and I used to make fun of that commercial when we were kids (because we were cool like that…?). hahah. But I must admit that I’ve never had Ovaltine! Chocolate milk, though? LOVE. I prefer using chocolate syrup instead of the powder, though. Couldn’t tell you why…
I was totally the same way, I made quite the face before I tried it – but delish!
I love chocolate syrup in just about anything I’m afraid.
Does anyone else look forward to winter just to watch the 24 hour marathon of A Christmas Story? Love the pics from your tri!
You bet! And now they have 24 hour of Home Alone, crazy.
I won! I won! Yay! I never win anything! This is going to be a great day!