Running comes naturally to humans. Though it probably began as a necessary means to escape a predator or capture food, running is now an excellent way to engage almost every part of your body in beneficial exercise. 

Read on to learn more about running and how to properly recover from a run with a coconut water drink.

• Why is a Recovery Drink Important for Runners?
• What Makes Coconut Water a Good Runners’ Recovery Drink?
• How Can PHENOM Coconut Water Provide Even More Benefits to Runners?

Why is a Recovery Drink Important for Runners?
When you run, you use almost every muscle in your body to propel yourself forward while maintaining control.

Your muscular movements then affect each system in your body. Most noticeably, you will experience a faster, heavier breath and some amount of sweat on your skin.

When your body overheats during exercise, it releases sweat through glands on your skin. Sweat is a natural way for your body to cool itself down and maintain a normal, healthy temperature.

That said, when you sweat, you also lose water and essential electrolytes that your body needs to function properly. If you don’t replenish your water and electrolytes, you risk becoming dehydrated as well as feeling weak and fatigued.

But how do you replenish water and electrolytes?
You can replenish your water and electrolyte levels with a recovery drink. Recovery drinks are isotonic beverages, which means they are rich in minerals your body needs to rehydrate after sweating.

So next time you go for a run, remember to finish your workout with a recovery drink like coconut water, an all natural alternative to traditional sports drinks.

Read on to learn more about the benefits of coconut water for runners.

What Makes Coconut Water a Good Runners’ Recovery Drink?
For thousands of years, people have enjoyed the many health benefits of coconut water. Most notably, coconut water is especially rich in 5 essential electrolytes, including:

• Potassium
• Sodium
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Phosphorus

These electrolytes are critical to proper recovery after you run or workout, making coconut water one of the best runners’ recovery drinks available today.

In addition to its electrolyte content, coconut water also contains a rich vitamin content, specifically vitamin C, which boosts your immune system, and B vitamins.

Coconut water is also low in calories (just 46 per serving) and fat-free, so you won’t have to worry about putting back the calories you just burnt off on your run.

Perhaps best of all, coconut water is all natural. Unlike most other sports drink available today, coconut water contains:

• No artificial colors
• No artificial flavors
• No preservatives
• No added or refined sugars

Now that you know more about coconut water as a runners’ recovery drink, read on to learn about the newest innovation in coconut water products: PHENOM.

How Can PHENOM Coconut Water Provide Even More Benefits to Runners?
PHENOM Coconut Water is a revolutionary new line of coconut water products developed jointly by GNC, the leader in nutrition, and PepsiCo, the leader in beverages.

PHENOM is a breakthrough in coconut water beverages because it features formulas “boosted” with GNC’s premium vitamins. It takes the refreshing water from deep within the coconut, and adds nourishing vitamins and replenishing electrolytes for “PHENOMenally” healthy hydration.

PHENOM Coconut Water is available in 7 refreshing varieties, which offer even more benefits to your body than traditional coconut water.

PHENOM’s varieties include:

• PHENOM™ HYDRO, an unflavored 100% natural coconut water enhanced with an electrolyte boost that promotes rapid hydration.

• PHENOM™ MEGA V, a 100% natural coconut water beverage fortified with premium vitamins and minerals to support health and well-being, including 100% of the RDA of Vitamin C plus Calcium, Vitamin B, and more. MEGA V is also available in 3 flavor variants - Unflavored, Orange Guava Passion, and Pineapple Punch.

• PHENOM™ ANTIOX, a 100% natural coconut water beverage boosted with antioxidants to help protect against cell damage, and fortified with premium vitamins and minerals to support health and well-being, including 150% of the RDA of Vitamin C plus Calcium, Vitamin B, and more. ANTIOX is available in Blueberry Pomme flavor.

• PHENOM™ ENERGY, a 100% natural coconut water beverage enhanced with B vitamins for energy production and caffeine and other energizing ingredients to boost physical energy metabolism. ENERGY is fortified with premium ingredients to support health and well-being, including 100% of the RDA of Vitamin C, Vitamin B-12, and Niacin plus Calcium, Vitamin E, and more. ENERGY is available in 2 flavors - Acai Peach and Lemon Mojito.

And just like traditional coconut water, PHENOM contains no artificial flavors, preservatives or added sugars, is low in calories, and contains zero cholesterol.

How does coconut water help you recover after a run? Tell us below!