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5 weird pre- and post-workout drinks that some runners swear by

Fuel your run.

Every runner has their own routine. While tried-and-true training plans are a great starting place for beginners, every athlete is different and has unique methods that work best for them. This applies not only to workouts but also to the foods you choose to fuel your run.

As experienced runners probably know, there is a wide world of pre- and post-workout drinks out there. Typical components of these drinks include caffeine, creatine, electrolytes, vitamins, and protein. These beverages aim to power your runs, energize your workouts, and help you recoup afterward. Bottled brands may seem most popular when it comes to pre- and post-workout drinks, but they aren’t the only options. If you want to branch out and try wilder choices, check out this list of five weird drinks that some runners swear by.

Justin Thomas’s diet is over: ‘If you guys hear of me doing that again, tell me to stop’

“If you guys hear of me doing that again, tell me to stop.”

NASSAU, Bahamas — The year of living dairy and gluten-free is over for Justin Thomas.

Chalk it up to a failed experiment but credit to Thomas, the two-time PGA Championship winner, for leaving no stone unturned in his quest for greatness. But living gluten-free and giving up his guilty pleasure of pizza only resulted in being a glutton for punishment: he failed to make the FedEx Cup Playoffs and dropped from No. 8 to No.  27 in the world this year.

“It wasn’t exactly during my best stretch of golf, so I would say if I had it over, I would not do it,” he said Tuesday during a press conference leading into this week’s Hero World Challenge. “Yeah, it’s one of those things, I don’t really give 50 percent too much. I feel like if I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it. I’m going to want to know how it is.”

Thomas, who turned 30 in April, explained earlier this season that he noticed his energy level was low when he competed in extreme heat, so he decided to do some blood work and food sensitivity tests, which resulted in him committing to follow a diet prescribed by Dr. Ara Suppiah, chief medical doctor for NBC Sports and Golf Channel. Thomas told Golfweek in August he ordered three gluten-free pizzas when he got back to the U.S. from the British Open.

“I was supposed to go six months of dairy free, a year of gluten free,” Thomas reminded his questioner. “I think like the six months was right when I was over in the U.K. for Scottish and British and I’m like I’m not going to start this back up in the middle of a tournament because I didn’t know how my body was going to react. Literally not having anything for six months, I thought there was a chance my body would freak out. After shooting about 400 the first two days at The Open Championship, when I got to Minnesota I got a gluten-free pizza like on Monday or Tuesday and I swear I could have cried, it was so good. “

Thomas had previously joked that he might give up one of his Wanamaker Trophies for a pepperoni or meat lover’s pizza.

“And honestly, I just slowly implemented dairy again the next two weeks and I didn’t feel any different, which I was shocked, to be honest. I was pleasantly surprised. I called Ara, who I’ve been working with. I’m like, I’m having gluten, I don’t feel any different after having this again, so I’m going to have it and see how it is. And here we are.”

Thomas said reigning British Open champion Brian Harman put it best. “Basically if you just play like crap for a year, having to diet, then you just go back to it. That’s what he told me.”

And this is what Thomas told the media: “Yeah, if you guys hear of me doing that again, tell me to stop.”

Justin Thomas on his 1-year commitment to a gluten-free diet: ‘I would do some really messed up things for a pizza just doused in ranch’

“I want a pizza like you cannot imagine.”

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Justin Thomas might give up one of his Wanamaker Trophies for a pepperoni or meat lover’s pizza.

“I want a pizza like you cannot imagine,” said Thomas, the reigning PGA Championship winner. “Like I would do some really messed up things for a pizza just doused in ranch.”

That’s because he’s three months into a commitment he’s made to eat a gluten-free diet for one year and to go dairy-free for six months.

“Last year I felt like I had a very odd year. The heat really got to me. I mean, the beginning of the week in Tulsa I was so sick. I mean, I had some kind of just atrocious like sinus infection, like I had no energy, it was terrible. I have no idea how I ended up playing well that week. It was right after Byron Nelson, which was incredibly hot,” Thomas said.

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There were other events in Mexico and after the final round of the Tour Championship in humid Atlanta he threw up in the locker room after the round.

“It seemed like every time it gets hot, I’m so tired at the end of the day, I’m tired when I wake up in the morning,” he said.

So, Thomas decided to do some blood work and food sensitivity tests, and he’s been following a diet prescribed by Dr. Ara Suppiah, chief medical doctor for NBC Sports and Golf Channel. What are some of the foods he’s added to his diet?

“Sometimes I’ll just suck in and get a nice breath of fresh air,” he joked.

It helps that Thomas often shares a house with Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler and others and they usually have their own chef, Michael Parker, to fix meals.

“If it’s on the road or if you’re on a vacation, it’s definitely difficult, I have to be that guy that tells the waitress or waiter of what’s going on,” Thomas said. “A lot of steak, chicken, fish, rice, vegetables, I can have most salads, some dressings, just have to be careful of what’s in it.”

Thomas, who celebrated his birthday Saturday, said he wanted to have won 20 times on the PGA Tour before turning the big 3-0, but “settled” for 15. The new diet hasn’t paid quick dividends in the results department: Thomas has slipped to No. 15 in the world and missed the cut at the Masters last month. But the hardcore diet is just further proof that he’s willing to turn over every stone to get the most out of vast abilities on the golf course.

“Three months in and I definitely feel better and I feel like I have more energy when I wake up, my body’s been feeling great, I’ve been moving really well. I’m just one of those guys like if I don’t at least try it,” he said. “I’m hoping it works because it sucks not being able to eat anything good, but if I don’t try it, I won’t know if it works, you know what I’m saying?”

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Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson feeling great at new weight

Seattle Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson bulked up over the offseason, adding some weight to his 6-foot-7 frame.

Like the Seattle Seahawks, tight end Colby Parkinson has undergone some changes over the last year. Parkinson, who entered college at just 230 pounds, has added some bulk to his 6-foot-7 frame.

Changing his diet and workout regimen, Parkinson is now weighing in at just over 260 pounds.

“Yeah, I feel a lot more confident this year, a lot stronger,” Parkinson said during his press conference on Sunday. “I’m confident in my steps, in the run game footwork–wise. The extra strength has definitely helped as well.”

The tight end told reporters there wasn’t a specific diet plan he used, but rather, he found a way to consume between 3000-5000 calories per day.

“Eating a lot,” Parkinson continued. “In the offseason, I worked out with some of my buddies from Stanford and actually did a lot of O-line lifts. So, I got a little bulkier and I feel great at this weight and feel like I’m moving well.”

Parkinson and the rest of the Seahawks return to practice on Tuesday to ready themselves to face the Steelers in their first preseason game of the summer.

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Top recipes for a healthy and delicious 2021

2021 can’t come soon enough! We can all agree this past year was a bumpy road, but we take an optimistic outlook here at The Forked Spoon: the next chapter can only be better. As we step into the New Year, our minds inevitably turn to food. The …

2021 can’t come soon enough! We can all agree this past year was a bumpy road, but we take an optimistic outlook here at The Forked Spoon: the next chapter can only be better.

As we step into the New Year, our minds inevitably turn to food. The weather’s still cold, the holiday leftovers are gone, and we need a set of recipes that won’t derail our resolutions.

We’ve compiled a list of several dishes that hit all these marks, paving the way for a healthy and delicious 2021. These are recipes that will get you through those chilly first few months of the year and set you up for a fantastic Spring and Summer.

Plus, these dishes invite experimentation, so you can add unique twists and variations every time you make them! Once you’ve got the basics down, there are endless possibilities.

No more waiting—let’s check out the recipes!

Shannon Sharpe Stays Dedicated To Fitness After NFL Playing Career

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was known for his workout regimen during his days as an elite tight end. That devotion to his body continues as his schedule requires waking up at 3 a.m. for the FS1 debate show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.”

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was known for his workout regimen during his days as an elite tight end. That devotion to his body continues as his schedule requires waking up at 3 a.m. for the FS1 debate show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.”

Shannon Sharpe Is Still Devoted To Fitness After NFL Playing Career

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was known for his workout regimen during his days as an elite tight end. That dedication to his body continues as schedule requires waking up at 3 a.m. for the FS1 debate show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.”

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was known for his workout regimen during his days as an elite tight end. That dedication to his body continues as schedule requires waking up at 3 a.m. for the FS1 debate show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.”

Laser eye surgery, vegan diet among Jameis Winston’s big changes

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is working to change his life, including LASIK laser eye surgery and a healthier vegan diet.

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A lot of things will need to change before Jameis Winston takes a snap for the New Orleans Saints. He’s slotting in behind Drew Brees and Taysom Hill on the depth chart, and there’s months to go before the NFL preseason kicks off (which is unclear given the state of the coronavirus pandemic).

But Winston is doing everything he can to get his body right, assuring that he’ll be ready once the opportunity presents itself. While his decision to finally undergo LASIK eye surgery after five years in the NFL has been much-discussed, correcting his long-lasting issues with nearsightedness and an astigmatism, Winston has also changed up his diet and training regimen.

“I decided to go vegan. I’ve been vegan for the past three months, four months and it’s just changed my body, drastically. I do cheat every Saturday. I mean, some chicken, or something, I can’t be super vegan or I’d be like 210 pounds,” Winston said during his introductory conference call as a member of the Saints. He chose to try a different diet after meeting with a few physicians specializing in treating professional athletes.

While the 26-year-old quarterback hasn’t been known for his athleticism, he has drawn criticism for a fluctuating playing-weight. Vegan diets have helped players like Tyrann Mathieu and Cam Newton, and it’s good to see he’s taking things more seriously.

As for his recent laser-eye surgery, Winston noted that the immediate changes have manifested while driving without wearing glasses for the first time in his adult life: “I can read license plates, I can read street signs. I think the precision in the vision is the biggest difference.”

It might take some time for Winston to see bigger results, much less for Saints fans to notice a difference. But his proactive approach — combined with his bargain-bin salary — might be a good sign that Winston is committed to turning his career around after flaming out in Tampa Bay.

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Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay aims to ‘eat cleaner this year’

Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay will make some adjustments to his diet during the NFL offseason.

Immediately after the Broncos’ 2019 season ended, running back Phillip Lindsay started thinking about how he can improve this offseason to go into the 2020 season with a better body.

“I’m going to go and get healed up,” Lindsay said on Dec. 30. “Then I’m going to start my plan for next year with my dieting and everything and go from there.”

Lindsay (5-8, 190 pounds) has gained 2,485 yards from scrimmage and has scored 17 touchdowns since signing with Denver as a college free agent out of Colorado in 2018. He plans to tweak his diet this offseason.

“I think I’m going to take a couple things out of my diet and see if it helps me out just in general,” Lindsay said. “I just want to eat cleaner this year coming up and that’s throughout the offseason. Honestly, it’s harder to eat clean during the season because you’re getting banged up and hit so much.

“I’m just trying to stay consistent with what I do and go from there.”

Lindsay has missed just one game over the last two years and he is yet to fumble in the NFL. The running back’s new diet will aim to help him stay healthy and productive going into next season.

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