Whether you’re a proper athlete or an everyday fitness fan, there’s something pretty spesh about ending your workout in front of Sydney’s iconic Opera House.
With the TCS Sydney Marathon set for August 31, tens of thousands of runners will be doing just that once they’ve powered through a gruelling 42kms, all while taking in the sights of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Centennial Park and more.
But before you even take your place at the start line - or even embark on your latest training run - you’re gonna want to fuel up for the challenge ahead, and that’s where having the right ingredients and equipment is essential.
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Whipping up a pre or post-run smoothie is always a good plan, and for the best bang for your buck you’re going to want to include complex carbs like bananas, oats or berries for sustained energy; protein like Greek yoghurt or seeds to aid muscle repair, and some kind of healthy fat (hello peanut butter and avocado).
That’s all well and good, but when you’re building good habits you need the right blender too. One that can create the best combos without the hassle—and that’s where product design and tech company SharkNinja comes in.
“At SharkNinja, we’re all about helping people make it — whether that’s crossing the finish line, fuelling their fitness goals, or recovering smarter,” says Aby Shukla, ANZ Managing Director, SharkNinja APAC.
And that means giving customers the tools they need to go above and beyond. In the lead-up to the TCS Sydney Marathon, SharkNinja will be at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show, where runners can be among the first in Australia to explore the brand’s latest innovations.
On race day itself, competitors can head to the Ninja “You Can Make It” Zone — a high-energy DJ-powered cheer station, and after the finish line there’s the SharkNinja Recovery Village space, where participants can relax, refuel and recharge.
Talking of refueling and recharging the right way, check out Urban List’s top picks of the Ninja Test Kitchen's pre and post-workout drinks, and the best blenders to make them in.
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Pre-Run Smoothie: Peanut Butter And Berry Protein Power Smoothie
Equipment
Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro With Auto IQ
Ingredients
½ cup old-fashioned oats
¾ cup skim milk, divided
2 tablespoons peanut butter
¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup frozen berries
½ teaspoon honey
You can create this pre-workout blend in the cup at home and enjoy it on the go, thanks to the design elements of the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro With Auto IQ.
This piece of kit looks good on the kitchen benchtop, thanks to its stylish silver-grey finish and stainless steel accents, and it does all the hard work for you, blending the toughest fruit, vegies, nuts, seeds and even ice easily with its stainless steel blades. It’s smoothie-making at the touch of a button.
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Post-Run Smoothie - Strawberry And Banana Smoothie
Equipment
Ninja Blast Max Cordless Portable Blender
Ingredients
1 tablespoon raw agave syrup (optional)
1 cup milk of choice
1 half banana, cut in half
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
An oldie but a goodie, this post-workout blend, will give you a much-needed pick-me-up after the finish line, and if you love the thoughts of a portable blender but want the oomph of a corded one, this is your guy.
The Ninja Blast Max means you can sip your smoothie from virtually anywhere as it masterfully powers through your frozen fruit and ice with its rechargeable motor base. This cutie has three intelligent Auto IQ progams: blend, crush and smoothie - and with one twist you can remove the vessel for ultra portability. It’s also got an easy-open sip lid with a carry handle.
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Recovery Slushie - Electrolyte Slushie
Equipment
Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker
Ingredients
1 yellow electrolyte drink
1 Cucumber
Lemon juice to your liking
Ginger beer to your liking
Korean Pear juice to your liking
After a big day, this electrolyte slushie will hit the spot, and you don’t even need ice when you’ve got the Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker to whip it up in.
Grab the crew because this machine serves up to nine, thanks to its 2.6 litre capacity. There’s no ice, no blending and no hassle with this one, and you can create drinks with as little as one ingredient. Win!
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