I am guessing (like TriGirl) that the richness of the butter and syrup did not agree with the exercise, but the carbs of the actual pancakes were fantastic for some energy...

So how about try her suggestion and have them with fruit...

Or, you could have them how I have - with eggs, maybe some bacon (I never eat them with maple syrup although I know bacon and maple is a common combination in the northern hemisphere).

I agree, LB, its nice to see a happey ending pancake story