Well the heat just about killed me but I got in another 3.5mile jog and 2mile cool down walk.
Does anybody use and recommend any kind of "recovery drink" after a tough workout?
For hydration purposes - Vitalyte
http://www.vitalyte.com/
It has at various times gone by the names Gookinaid, Hydralyte, and now Vitalyte.
It's still the same product. I like it because it has no extra 'stuff' in it. Quite frankly it is not the best tasting product, but I still use it because it works.
I also eat a banana and maybe throw some protien powder in a glass of milk if I feel like it.
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