Drinking is one of the easiest and most effective things you can do to help your performance and endurance on long runs and speedwork, and yet far too many of us ignore it.
But which drinks to use, and when? There are RW reviews and reader reviews below, but here are our rules of thumb:
- 60-90 minutes (less in hot weather): water
- Over 90 minutes (less in hot weather or at fast pace): energy drink
- After hard sessions, especially when a day's training will follow: recovery drink
Energy drinks can also be great before a morning run if you don't have time to eat and digest breakfast – they're easier to digest than solids.
Here's a quick guide to the different types of sports drink.
