I’ve learned the hard way that drinking water alone isn’t enough. If I don’t replace the electrolytes I lose during training, I pay for it—cramps, sluggish workouts, and that wiped-out feeling that lingers for hours. I’ve tried a lot of hydration mixes, and Gnarly Hydrate is one I keep coming back to.
It has everything I need—500mg of sodium, plus potassium, magnesium, and calcium—without the artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners I don’t want. The taste is light and refreshing, not syrupy or overpowering, and it actually dissolves completely, which is a big deal. No weird clumps or chalky residue at the bottom of my bottle.
I will say, if you’re used to super-sweet sports drinks, the flavor might seem subtle at first. Personally, I like that it’s not overpowering. The only real downside? If I’m drinking a lot of it, the single packets add up fast, so I go for the tub.
Bottom line—this stuff works. No sugar crashes, no junk, just solid hydration that keeps me going through long workouts and hot race days.