Running content creators Melissa Foo, Chermaine Zhou and Sharon Choo share with SportPlus.sg the importance of recovery in their training cycles and their experiences with the 100PLUS PRO High Protein at the recent Great Eastern Women's Run
In this exclusive series, SportPlus.sg goes behind the scenes to chat with 100PLUS athletes and ambassadors across various sports and fitness genres to discuss why recovery is important and their experience with the new 100PLUS PRO High Protein.
What is the importance of recovery work for athletes?
Melissa: It's very important to recovery properly after a run, if not there can be long term injuries - you can get your knee pains, shin pains etc so I take my recovery quite seriously and I make sure that I don't have too many hard workouts consecutively.
Sharon: It is important to recover well, I think that really helps with your training progress and onto your next run. Especially when you are in training season.
Chermaine: Recovery is really important because when you are running you are burning a lot of fuel and there is damage to your muscles so a good recovery regime is essential.
How was your experience with the 100PLUS PRO High Protein?
Melissa: 100PLUS PRO High Protein is full of protein and BCAA which I like a lot because it not only taste refreshing but it also helps me with my recovery as well with the added protein.
Sharon: I do like the taste. Compared to other protein drinks, it is not powdery, so the after taste was quite a clear taste but also at the same time I felt full after the drink so that's something that's a plus point.
Chermaine: I've personally always prefered non carbonated drinks so I usually I drink the 100PLUS Active, so when I drank the 100PLUS PRO High Protein I was surprised it was non-carbonated as well, and I really like the sweet, creamy lemonade taste to it.
Can you describe the drink for people who have not tried the 100PLUS PRO High Protein before?
Sharon: It's a sugary drink but not overly sweet. Easy to consume and I did not have any stomach upsets after drinking it.
Melissa: It tastes a bit like yoghurt or probiotic drinks, and I find that it's very refreshing especially after a very long run.
100PLUS PRO High Protein is known for fueling performance, how do you think this drink will complement your trainings moving forward?
Chermaine: I think it's great as a pre drink, as well as during the race itself it helps to provide the hydration. And post run I think it's great for recovery.
How does 100PLUS PRO High Protein compare to protein drinks?
Melissa: I personally prefer the 100PLUS PRO High Protein as other protein drinks can be quite hasslesome to prepare and they can also taste quite thick, while 100PLUS PRO doesn't contain any lactose so I thought it's really nice and scores extra points in this area.