Marathon Runner Super Deluxe Gift Basket

Keep your favorite runner strong and energized for optimum performance with our Marathon Runner Gift Baskets. A diet rich in grains, beans, potatoes and other high carbohydrate foods will keep fuel levels at the ready for the next workout. To provide heart-healthy fiber while meeting carbohydrate needs, we've included whole grain sources such as oatmeal, and whole wheat pasta. Whole grains also contain important B vitamins that muscles need to convert carbohydrates into energy.

Hard workouts can cause sore muscles. Rich vitamin C sources such as broccoli and red peppers may reduce exercise-induced muscle damage, and also may help muscles recover faster after exercising. The healthful fats in salmon, nuts, and flaxseed fight inflammation and muscle soreness--they're also good for your heart and may even boost immunity! Flax also contains alpha-linolenic acid which may possibly boost endurance! Ginger may act as a natural anti-inflammatory and reduce joint and muscle pain; so for after those really tough workouts, we've included ginger treats.

Your favorite marathoner will love to know that combining honey with a protein supplement may boost post-workout recuperation and favor better blood sugar maintenance after exercise. Honey can also be an effective pre-workout energy source that does not induce hypoglycemia and can improve endurance exercise capacity. They'll love the fruit flavored honey sticks drizzled on oatmeal, in tea, on fruit, or as a sweet treat on its own.

Perfect pre- or post-race gift! Great for support during training or to celebrate race effort!

Includes:

• Bean Dip
• Dr. Lankin's Awesome AlmondsŪ
• Organic Crystallized Ginger
• McCann's Steelcut Oatmeal
• SeaSnax
• Pita Chips
• Coconut Water
• Whole Wheat Pasta
• Frank's Pasta Sauce
• Smoked Salmon
• Mary's Gone Crackers
• Artisana Nut Butter
• Smoked Oysters
• Sharkies Energy Fruit Chews
• Dried Pineapple
• Mareblu Naturals
• Betty Lou Nut Butter Ball
• Cherry Berry Fruit Mix
• Hail Merry Snack Mix
• Larabar
• Green Tea
• Honey Sticks Fruit Flavored Honey
• Bakery on Main Granola
• Spinny Chips
• Boomi Bar
• Book Phytopia Cookbook or Guided Imagery CD Self-Confidence & Peak Performance
• Recommended Food Guide for Runners
• Handmade Basket