Powerade Doesn't Hydrate Me.
I thought, on my trainer during the winter months, maintaining cycling fitness, that I would regress to my high school days of drinking mountain blast powerade because it was sugary, and I really didn't understand how my body was supposed to work, or what the different types of glucose were, or even why it was colored blue. So I used powerade inside on my trainer throughout the winter.
On my long ride today, by about mile 18 I realized despite drinking my 50:50 powerade/water solution, I was still thirsty. Then I realized at mile 25, that my legs were cramping. After the 5k brick following the ride, I realized my urine was dark.. REALLY dark, for a REALLY long time. So I thought, 'Okay Anthony, stretch, get your electrolytes, sodium, lay on the floor' Still not hydrated, and that is 14 ounces of Joe later, 32 ounces of fluid, and approx. 20 ounces of the aforementioned solution.
Moral: Powerade is manfactured, licensed, and bottled under the discression of the Coca-Cola Company. A soft drink titan. They have no sports science institute.
Therefore, in closing, I pledge my allegience once again, to my Gatorade Endurance Formula. Oh how I love thee.