During my last marathon training cycle, with 1-2 miles left in every long run, I found myself fantasizing about a tall glass of chocolate milk. Unfortunately, I seemed to have neither milk nor chocolate on hand during those summer training months.
But this time around, I'm all set. Heading out the door now for my Parisian-bound 15 mile run, with all the supplies I need when I get back for my lait au chocolate.
Even Runners World cites a study that found chocolate milk to be as effective as Gatorade as a recovery drink. The official reason is that combining proteins with carbs increases glycogen stores in muscles and reduces the amount of muscle damage from exercise.
Funny, and to think I crave it because it tastes good.
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