Sustained Energy

Hi yall,

I was wondering if yall had any sustained energy secrets that work for you?  For example, I like to eat a lot of complex carbs (ex. Spinach, brown rice, zucchini, asparagus, oat meal, soy milk)  during the week.  And often, about an hour before a workout/run/ride/whatever I will make myself a smoothie.  Lately, I have been enjoying a banana/spinach/tahini/soy milk smoothie.  I am amazed at how energized I am during my workout.

I would love any additional suggestions.  I like to switch it up as much as possible.

Thanks!

for longer workouts (1.5hr+) i usually have gu energy gel about 30mins into the workout and then every hour or so after that.  those things were also a life saver for me during my olympic distance triathlon last year.