So I'm a little bored and thought we could all use a nice fun poll. Yey!
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For me it's economics, and convenience.
I bike commute about 80% of the time, and I'll carry an empty water bottle with me. When I get to the pool; I fill it, drink that, and then fill it again for consumption during my workout.
Water is cheaper, and since my swim workouts are 90 minutes or less, I don't really need the electrolytes and sugar that the sports drinks contain. Save the calories for the occasional beer!
It's a matter of habit for me. When I run, I prefer something I can both drink and pour over my head. Gatorade poured over my head would be sticky and attract bugs--and if the heat warps my brain too much and I'm carrying gatorade, I might forget and use it as I would water. In the pool of course, there's plenty of water and no need to pour any over my head, ;) but I still go for the plain stuff! After working out, I sometimes have juice or gatorade, but then I know I'll only be drinking it.
I lean towards half Lemonade Gatorade and half water.
I have noticed that some of the newer Gatorade flavors have vegetable oil in them!! Can anyone explain what that is supposed to do for you?
Originally posted by clyde hedlund
Hey!!!! What about salty sea water for us ocean swimmers?
I've actually heard of ppl adding some salt to their water for running or bike rides--a cheap alternative to Gatorade and such--for electrolyte replacement. But swimming in saltwater, you've got it right there! Probably also with a bit of ... um ... protein from the microscopic marine life that you also ingest. ;)
And don't forget the oil from boats and trash (and certain other waste) that gets dumped in the ocean. But hey, I'm sure it's still better for you than the water in the pool.
