Runner’s Dr. Pepper

Runner’s Dr. Pepper

I started drinking Club Soda (President’s Choice brand) during detoxes in place of alcohol, and have actually grown to like it.  Now I always have a case at home and a case at work, and I like to add a splash of lemon or lime juice for some flavour.  Last year I also started drinking coconut water, and I have to admit that it’s not my favourite.  I’m still getting used to the flavour and I really only drink it after a long run when I’m dehydrated.  I also discovered tart cherry juice after reading about how beneficial it is for your health.  Along with being an antioxidant it aids with cancer prevention and lowers your cholesterol, but most importantly for athletes, cherries are anti-inflammatory agents and help protect against muscle damage.  At first I was diluting a half cup of cherry juice with water, buy soon started mixing the cherry juice with club soda.  Then one day I added a half cup of coconut water and ta-da!  The perfect post workout recovery drink.  The bite of the club soda is so refreshing after a long run, while the coconut water helps to rehydrate and the cherry juice aids in recovery.

Combine:

half a can of President’s Choice Club Soda

half a cup 100% pure coconut water

half a cup organic tart cherry juice

Runner’s Dr. Pepper