I haven't done an intense track workout for a few years now, but I still have friends who compete, so I like to keep up with what's new in the world of running.
So when I came across this article in the New York Times (reg. required) I was interested. Basically it says that Pedialyte, a nutrition drink aimed at toddlers, is starting to become popular with athletes as a recovery drink.
The article credits long distance runners with starting the trend in the 1980s but says that it's now collecting a devoted following amongst other amateur and professional athletes, including Tom Glavine, a star pitcher of the New York Mets.
Pedialyte is traditionally used as a recovery drink for toddlers experiencing diarrhea, but it's main ingredients- sodium, pottasium and glucose, are also the main ingredients of sports drinks.
So, if Gatorade doesn't do it for you, maybe it's time to give Pedialyte a try.
As an added bonus- it's neon-tinted and comes in kid friendly flavors like grape.
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Pedialyte Rocks! I'm not kidding - It's the best cure for dehydration. Unfortunately, the flavors are not exactly tasty so I usually mix the unflavored version with Gatorade. Viola! Instant hydration. Rumor among friends is that it's also a
great cure for a hangover.
Not sure why my link isn't working...
Try copying and pasting into your browser to read the article:
http://blog.joonbug.com/new_york/2004/08/tried_and_true_.html
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