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Crash-busters: Some of our favorite workout fuel

Apr 3, 2010

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Nothing kills a good workout like running out of gas — crashing — when you're mentally still in the game. Ultramarathoner Sara Davidson runs down these 11 effective and delicious choices of fuel. Check them out here.

Got other favorties? Tell us what you rely on in the comments or at offduty@militarytimes.com.

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