[Steve87]

hi guys,

Are sports drinks designed to replace water? And if so are the better than water? (Im talking about all these fancy lucozade drinks on the market)

Cheers once again

 

[richardsimkiss]

In a nutshell, Water replaces water... Sports drinks replace water and energy (+electrolytes).

There was a thread recently discussing the cons of drinks like lucozade due to the additives etc in them, and suggestions for home made alternatives - If only I could remember what the thread was called! I'm sure it wouldn't take too much looking around to find though

 

[twinkle toes]

I was think the same Richard, if I find it I will flag up the thread :d

 

[Owain]

Here is the thread
http://www.runnersforum.co.uk/nutrition/2663-why-do-they-do.html

O.

 

[twinkle toes]

Nice one O. :d

 

[oldschool]

Water is fine for short runs (less than 1 hour). For longer runs you would want to use a sports drink. They provide calories and electrolytes, both of which are required for optimum performance.

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[scr8pe]

hi guys,

Are sports drinks designed to replace water? And if so are the better than water? (Im talking about all these fancy lucozade drinks on the market)

Cheers once again

For me, neither are necessary. The only time I take fluid on board is during a race and that is only because it's rammed down your throat (ie. all the advice dished out on forums such as this!) before hand.