Thursday, January 26, 2012

Midweek Blues

This week has been insanely busy. I took Monday as a rest day since I ran a lot over the weekend. Tuesday I was in Memphis for work (day trip) so I was exhausted by the time I got home. I have CCD every Wednesday so I didn't get home until after 8pm last night. Since I was tired and exhausted, I decided to go for a run! I knew Thursday was going to be super busy at the office so I wanted to get in a run when I knew I had the time.

How can you not love this face?
I ventured out with the pup for a goal of 3 miles. I lost track of the time and distance and didn't check my watch until we were at 1.80 miles out and I hadn't yet turned around. Therefore, my 3 mile run turned into a 4 mile run. I needed a good shake out run after being cooped up the previous 3 days. My legs felt tight for the first mile or so, and then relaxed during the next 2. Then, I was anxious to get home so had a negative split for the last mile. I was pulling down my street when my GPS said 3.86 miles. I figured, what the heck... and continued on to a nice round 4.0. I took my favorite running buddy with me and she was a champ. She had a play date on Monday and was still a bit tired, but couldn't help herself but follow me around the house as soon as she saw me put on my running tights.


When I got home, I was hungry so I pulled open our "energy" drawer in the kitchen. (This drawer is full of protein bars, Gu, free samples from race packets, etc.) I saw a new free sample that I got in the mail from Kashi that I wanted to try.
Their GoLean Crunchy protein/fiber bar and the flavor was chocolate caramel. It tasted like chocolate covered caramel popcorn without that gross fake protein/chocolate flavor that many chocolate protein bars have. Here is a quick snapshot of the nutritional information.
The protein number wasn't that high (8 grams) considering it was being marketed as a protein bar, but with only 150 calories and 3 grams of fat, I didn't think this was all too shabby... especially when it was pretty delicious! I know I don't usually post about nutrition, and I am by no means an expert... but I actually liked this product and I thought I would share it with you*! (If you are looking for this product in the store, I would try the protein bar section.) I really love Kashi products and our pantry is usually stocked with a few boxes. What is your favorite mid-day snack? Do you grab a bar on your way out the door or do some solid prep work the night before? I am always running late in the morning and am lucky if I remember to grab something in the first place. :)

*I was not compensated in any way by Kashi for this review. The views and thoughts expressed on this blog are my own.

15 comments:

  1. That looks tasty! I am actually having a lot of trouble finding a protein bar i actually want to eat...what is it with that terrible chalky flavor most of them have??

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  2. When I first realized I needed protein, I found that Odwalla had a super delicious bar with 14 grams of protein. It still has a lot of sugar but also some fruits and veggies (not sure of the exact serving trade off). I know it was a good starting off point for me!

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  3. I love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.

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  4. I love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.

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  5. I love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.

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  6. I love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.

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  7. Haha... I guess my giant fluff ball does look like a sheep! I hope you're feeling better soon!

    P.S. I just "whitelisted" your name so hopefully your comments won't end up in my spam filter anymore! I don't know why that was happening in the first place. :(

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  8. Great job on the run!

    That bar looks good. I like Kashi products too. I don't buy protein bars that often, but when I have them, they do the trick! I hate some of the brands though so thanks for a heads up on this one.

    Good idea about the "energy" drawer!

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  9. No prob! I like Clif bars but they don't really offer that much protein (I think like 9 grams or something). It is hard to find a good protein bar that isn't full of sugar or taste like butt.

    I couldn't think of a good place to keep my Gu, hence the "energy" drawer was born. My husband's protein bars are in there too! We are nerds.

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  10. i LOVE those Kashi bars they are SO good.

    I try to have a granola bar of sorts with me, or always have a bag of baby carrots with hummus with me.

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  11. Carrots and hummus is such an underrated snack. Yummm!!!

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  12. I have heard those bars are great!

    I am happy you were able to get a run in :)

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  13. I love when protein bars don't taste like chalk and leave a filmy aftertaste in your mouth for hours. I'm gagging just thinking about it. Haha. The thing that was great about the free sample, is that it came with a coupon!

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  14. Look at that puppy face! Everything is better with a dog.

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  15. Thanks! Perhaps it is that I am biased, but I TOTALLY agree. :)

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