My Gatorade sandwich
Since I’ve been doing a number of evaluations of electrolyte replacement options, I thought I’d give a quick shout out to the all-time classic: Gatorade. Gatorade has been my mainstay since High School when my track coach introduced me to the mix and I began sprinkling the powder on bananas and bread to make sandwhiches.
Now, I drink it after a big running, during frisbee tournaments, and while hiking. It’s even part of my miracle cure for a hangover (not that I am ever hungover, Mom. Peach vodka is a fruit source.)
My only concern is that some of the company’s marketing has gotten a little confusing. I don’t want G-2, G-force, G-newness. I just want old school Gatorade. I don’t care if the original mix had too much sugar. High fructose corn syrup is delicious. Don’t mess with a classic.
So here’s my promise to you, Gatorade: I may mess around with Cytomax and experiment with GU and Cliff Shot Blocks, but you hold a special place in my heart. You were my first. With me, there will always be a piece of bread and a banana with your name on it.
