Five Cool Treats for a Hot Runner

This week’s Fit Five Friday is all about cold, refreshing little treats that make summer running feel a little more bearable!

Fit Five Friday: 5 Cool Treats for a Hot Runner

Iced coffee – To me, there are few things better than finishing a sweaty summer run and having an iced coffee waiting on the other side.

Frozen grapes – Simple, refreshing, and perfect when you want something cold but not heavy.
Watermelon – A great summer refresher, in my opinion. And, bonus points if it’s cold from the fridge with a little lime or salt.

Smoothies – Smoothies are cold, easy to throw together, and can help aid recovery – perfect especially when it’s too hot to want a full post-run meal.
Ice cream – And finally, ice cream. No need to overthink this one. Some summer runs deserve ice cream — and honestly, so do some non-running days.

What’s your favorite cool treat after a hot summer run?

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