In addition to eating my way through San Francisco during my off time (Coach Cook, don't read that part), I have also had the honor of partnering with a two great local companies.
Ike's Place: The Shannon Rowbury Sandwich
As I mentioned in my last post, I had a great meeting with Ike (of Ike's Place) a couple weeks ago. After a 3 hour chat, we came up with a recipe for the Shannon Rowbury Sandwich! Here's what's going to be on it: Teriyaki Salmon Burger, Wasabi, Provolone, Lettuce/Tomato on a Mariposa Bakery Gluten Free Bun. Sound good? Let me know.
Why salmon, you might ask? Well...it's my prerace dinner before pretty much every race, so I had to pay it homage for all the times it's helped to get me across the finish line!
Caveat: Not all of Ike's 11 locations carry salmon burgers (yet), but the Halal chicken version is delicious too. And if the Shannon sounds good to you, be sure to ask for it! Fingers crossed for a new fan favorite!
Samovar Tea Lounge: Shannon Rowbury Athlete Pack of Teas
You've all heard of prerace coffee and most runners know of the Kenyan obcession with Chai Tea, but not enough athletes appreciate the versitility of tea. Since before I can remember I have watched my grandma "Nonie" make her Earl Gray with Half and Half once an hour at home. But I never truly appreciated all the amazing abilites of tea until I had the chance to do a tea tasting with Jesse Jacobs, the owner of Samovar Tea. He explained how to brew tea properly, why good water was important, and what differentiates white from green from black from herbal.
The Shannon Rowbury Athlete Pack of teas will be in stores soon. It will feature a black tea, green tea, and an herbal blend, accompanied by a description of how I use each tea as part of my daily training. There will also be an autograph card, signed by me, in each pack.
Not only will the Athlete Pack be an asset to your daily training, but you will also be supporting a great cause! A percentage of proceeds for every Athlete Pack sold will go towards my new Non-Profit "Imagining More!" So drink up!
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