Well I have another product review hot off the presses for all you runners out there & I took the video approach to this one. This review is for Drink Chia products (www.drinkchianow.com) & they're quirky little drinks that feature Chia seeds.
If you think it sounds weird, check out my first time trying them below:
Out of all of the flavors, I have to say that my favorite is the Honeysuckle Pear that I tried above. All of them are good, but since I don't really like lemon the B Meyer Lemon flavor was probably my least favorite. One thing I do really look for in drinks that I drink before/during/after my run is that they're not overwhelming flavor-wise and none of these are. I mention in the video that they have a fruity aftertaste, but it's not like a sickeningly sweet type of thing. It's subtle.
I honestly did notice a difference in terms of my hydration needs after drinking one of these before a morning run (just did a short 3 miler). If you have trouble staying hydrated during your run, I would absolutely recommend checking this brand out & maybe ordering the $2.95 sampler pack. You're not going to turn into a camel that never needs to drink another sip during a run again, but they may help you deal with issues in that department more efficiently. I don't like to carry water when I go on outdoor runs, so having the ability to retain the water I drink BEFOREHAND is really a big help.
In terms of endurance, I didn't notice a crazy boost or anything like you'd get from an energy drink (drink chia drinks have no caffeine), but I did feel like I kind of amped up a bit faster than I normally do on a training run. Could have been a coincidence, but I'm reporting on it either way. Try it for yourself and you can be the judge.
The moral of the story here? Don't fear the seeds & remember to SHAKE IT, BABY! Thanks again to Drink Chia for this awesome opportunity. Cool new stuff for runners is always fun & I'm happy to share the stuff I like with my audience :) Thanks for watching and reading, friends.
Keep running,
Kelli
