Hydrate! (the importance of drinking water)

What to drink?

WATER

To meet basic needs, you should drink 8-10 cups of water each day.
Do NOT count any beverage that contains caffeine! Caffeine contributes to dehydration, negating the effect of most of the water.
While training for short periods/distances (less than about an hour), ADD about 10 ounces of water every 15 minutes.

SPORTS DRINKS

Drinks that fall into this category include: All Sport, Gatorade, Powerade.
These are best used before a workout, as they contain carbohydrates and electrolytes assist your body in exerting energy.

RECOVERY DRINKS

Drinks that fall into this category include: Gatorade Energy Drink, Endurox, G-Push.
These are best used immediately following a workout to begin the process of replacing nutrients lost during training. The goal here is to get carbohydrates into your body, about 50 grams within the hour after your workout.

ENERGY DRINKS

Drinks that fall into this category include: RedBull, SoBe Adrenaline Rush, Amp, 180.
These are calorie-heavy, and most add caffeine. Stick to the first three choices.
My personal suggestion? If you are craving dessert, have one of these instead!