Alternatives to Gatorade That Elite Athletes Actually Use

For short workouts, you’ll probably be chugging water.

But on long runs (more than an hour), you’ll probably want something more substantial.

So why not just drink water?

As you sweat, you’ll also want to replace the electrolytes,especially sodium, that you lose.

Runner’s Worldsurveyed a handful of elite athletes on their choices for mid-run hydration.

You’ll have to get your carbs from another source.

(Instead, they’re flavored with fruit powder.)

It made the Runner’s World list with the caveat that (surprise!)

you have to add sodium and carbohydrates if you expect it to last you through a long workout.

Read the full article atRunner’s Worldfor more on elite athletes' hydration choices.

What Elites Drink Midrun|Runner’s World

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