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I don't drink water. I used to drink gatoraid but don't really like it either. I don't like the energy drink buzz either. I read a couple of articles where runners use N/A beer for post workout hydration. Actually I drink it all the time at home anyway. According the articles, regular beer is not good because the alcohol dehydrates you. Makes sense that NA beer would be pretty good for hydration.
I mean, if your goal is hydration....
A lot of times if I have the choice between a water and say, an iced tea, I'll choose the iced tea just for the taste. But man, after a workout or something like that, nothing hits the spot better than a tall drink o water. It's usually after I drink it that I get the "Man, that was good!" reaction.
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I don't have an answer for that. The only time I ever crave water is when it's too late. I drink a small amount in the morning with my meds and a small cup of coffee, that's it. Most of the time, I don't drink anything all day except maybe 1 soft drink or V8 around lunchtime. Sprite or Cactus Cooler if I can find it. I hit the NA after work and usually drink from 3 to 5 by bedtime. It's not a plan it just is.
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When I'm on a long bike ride (50+ miles) I set my garmin to beep every 30 minutes. This forces me to drink/fuel no matter if I'm thirsty or not.
as for NA beer, it tastes like shit and i don't like it. it's like playing a game of just-the-tip but without the fun stuff in the middle and end.
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