Chocolate Milk?

[runningwild]

Has anyone tried low fat chocolate milk after their run? Seems to be a buzz about this at the moment? Apparently very beneficial, perfect post workout drink. Not keen on milk, but if it's got chocolate in it!!

[AliB1 Graduate]

I have a chocolate milk after running club / park run...but mine is skimmed milk...couldn't do full fat or semi. Love it!

[Indi57 Graduate]

I am allergic to milk so I have soya and chocolate shake, it works for me after my run. give it a try if your not keen on milk.

[Pelephant Graduate]

Oh what a wonderful idea! Going to try this next time! Any excuse for chocolate eh?

[runningwild Graduate]

Oh hang on, re read article after a long distance/tough workout! Well, best get crackin' then onto bridge210k!! Thanks for answers though, make a change from water and a banana.

[AliB1 Graduate in reply to runningwild]

i found everyone a tough workout and still do! So there#s my excuse to enjoy chocolate milk

[runningwild Graduate in reply to AliB1]

Well, in that case... Any particular one?

[cvgough Graduate]

Yup ... I've found one of the Mars/Galaxy-style drinks to be the almost perfect post-run drink. Just started drinking beetroot juice after a run and that works very well for me too (sometimes mixed with a bit of apple juice).

[runningwild Graduate in reply to cvgough]

Thanks, and going to try your beetroot 'cocktail 'as well...

[cvgough Graduate in reply to runningwild]

Should have said .... don't be alarmed if your wee turns pink!

[runningwild Graduate in reply to cvgough]

Oh, thanks for the heads up!

[Rose885 Graduate]

I do drink it occasional but only after runs 10K or longer. I just make my own using cocoa powder and skimmed milk. I also add a tiny bit of salt, it makes it taste better and good for replenishing those electrolytes (or that's my theory anyway).

[Anonymous36 Graduate]

Why are we drinking chocolate milk? Other than the obvious chocoholics anonymous I mean

[runningwild Graduate in reply to Anonymous36]

Did leave you an answer, but it's been swallowed into cyber space, sorry, see below Holland and Barrett page

[runningwild Graduate]

hollandandbarrett.com/pages...

[runningwild Graduate]

Well tried it and it was a nice change from water and a banana, only had a tumbler full though as being careful, after all it is still chocolate!

[Soozz Graduate]

Carrot juice is a good energy boost but not half so much fun as chocolate milk!

[runningwild Graduate in reply to Soozz]

I am now spoilt for post run beverages!!! Thank you all...