I’ve tried a few different concoctions for my marathon training, but I tried this one on Saturday for my 15 mile run and felt great and had plenty of energy the whole time. I’ll have to try it again to make sure it wasn’t just a good day for me, but here it is:
- 2 liters of water (I carry mine in a Camelbak)
- 3T blackstrap molasses
- 2T raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/2t celtic sea salt
I’ve done this with honey as well, but have occasionally experienced heartburn with the honey. The molasses didn’t do that and I also seemed to have more energy. The molasses is probably higher in numerous minerals (e.g. potasium) so that may be what does it.
The taste isn’t the best at first, but during the run you actually grow to like it. I think your body craves certain substances and your taste for it grows.
I’d tried this with honey and a pinch of ginger and while it was okay, it wasn’t exactly what we were looking for so I’m eager to try your molasses version. My husband runs our farmers market, and those super long, hot days require some sort of drink with minerals and salt as plain water leaves him feeling a bit unwell.