Java Jive

Tea and coffee are all reasonably hydrating for your post-run (especially if made with milk), but are best enjoyed for their taste

Kim Doerksen

Coffee is a important part of many runners’ lives. While some of the best conversations are had during long runs, the post-run coffee or tea stop is the next best thing. And a hot drink can be deliciously warming after a chilly late-fall or winter run. According to the Beverage Hydration Index (a measure of how hydrating various drinks are), milk is an excellent promoter of hydration (even better than water), and tea is quite good; coffee is almost as good, so enjoy your post-run latte without guilt. Matcha (green tea leaves that have been ground into powder) is rich in antioxidants and promotes cardiovascular health. Chai tea is made from ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel and other spices associated with cardiovascular health, and also aid with nausea, support digestion and regulate blood…

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Canadian Running (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2023

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