From marathon to meal prep: Making the everyday training routine easier

Whether it's 80 minutes on the field, a casual jog through the leafy suburbs or simply finding time to squeeze a workout into a busy week, living a balanced lifestyle requires more than just putting in the work. The in-between moments are what count the most.

With the TCS Sydney Marathon just days away, thousands of Australians are making their final preparations to hit the streets this Sunday.

Carb loads are being finalised and race plans are on lock. For anyone who balances their week with training, work and watching their team (and at this time of year, mathematically working out what needs to happen for them to make finals), making time to fuel and recover is just as important as putting in the work.

That's where the SharkNinja range comes in as an official partner of the TCS Sydney Marathon, helping to make those everyday routines a little easier, from fuelling up to winding down and recovering, whether you're training for simply kicking the footy around with mates.

The Ninja range covers everything from hydration, to post-workout treats and easy meals, making it easier to build fuelling into the everyday routine.

To turn the boring daily electrolytes and recovery drinks into something with a little more spark, the Ninja SLUSHi is worth a look. Bringing back the nostalgia of a slushy-like texture, it can turn electrolyte drinks, coconut water and fruit-based drinks into something a little more exciting, whether it's part of your post-run hydration or a post-race reward.

Protein is a big part of any training routine, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. Enter the Ninja CREAMi. It makes scoopable sweet treats at the drop of a hat, while giving you control over exactly what goes in, making it a staple for the kitchen. It also doubles as a great way to entertain guests when they come over to watch the big game.

No matter the time or place, there's always that one friend who somehow religiously carves out time to meal prep. They could have spent countless hours at this weekend's footy, followed you to the pub afterwards, but they've still managed to prepare four or five nutritious meals for the week ahead.

If you know, or are, this friend, the Ninja Crispi portable air fryer can make meal prep a little easier, allowing you to cook, serve and store in the one container.

Of course, fuelling is only one part of the equation. Recovery is just as important, particularly when tomorrow's workout is already staring at you from the calendar.

Add in all the other commitments life throws at you, including agreeing to a very important lunch on the exact day your team happens to be playing, and finding time to properly switch off can be easier said than done.

The Shark TurboBlade helps create a comfortable sleep environment, with powerful yet gentle airflow designed to help you cool down and get a good night's sleep.

Whether you're chasing a marathon PB this weekend, making it through your next training session or simply finding the time to stay active around work, footy and everything else life throws your way, it's the little things around the workout that can make all the difference.

With SharkNinja's range of products designed to make fuelling, recovery and everyday routines that little bit easier, it's one less thing to worry about when it's time to do it all again.