Okay, so I’ve been trying to up my game in terms of workout recovery and overall hydration, especially during and after intense exercise. I kept hearing about “exceed sport drink” and decided to give it a shot. Here’s how it went down.
The Hunt
First things first, I needed to find the stuff. I checked out a few local stores, like the big grocery chains, and even a couple of sports specialty shops. I wasn’t really sure if they sold them, I just went in to find out. Ended up empty-handed more than once.
The Experiment
Finally got my hands on some! I picked up a few different flavors ’cause, why not? I decided to really put it to the test during my usual long run.
- Prep: I Chilled a bottle overnight. It sounds simple, but the coldness made it even better.
- The Run: I started sipping on it about 30 minutes into my run. Usually, I start to feel a bit drained around the 45-minute mark, I keep running to find out my limits.
- Taste Test: I Got to say, the taste was surprisingly good! Not too sweet, and it didn’t have that weird artificial aftertaste that some sports drinks have.
- The Results: Honestly, I felt a noticeable difference. I didn’t hit that usual wall I sometimes experience, the feeling I was familier with. And even after I finished, I felt less depleted than I normally do.
The Aftermath
I found my body was recovering pretty well. I felt that, the next day, I wasn’t nearly as sore as I expected to be. Could be the drink, could be a placebo effect, but hey, I’ll take it!
Overall: I am going to keep using this stuff, especially on my longer workout days. I found it, I drank it, and I felt better than I usually have!
