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I run a lot--even in the summer time. And when the heat index is up over 100 I find that I need a little bit more than just ice water to hydrate me back to a functional human being.

Enter the sports drink. I don't really dig buying a lot of plastic bottles of Gatorade though so some years ago my husband actually found a recipe for making my own at home. I save money, don't waste any plastic packaging and always have it on hand.

Here's the link for the recipe that I use. I do alter some things. For example, I only use sea salt (have no idea what Morton Lite Salt is and don't want to add anything else to buy list of stuff to buy). Also, I use a bit more salt and a bit less sugar than it calls for. It tastes more like Gatorade and less like straight Kool-Aid that way. For an added nutrition boost, you can also throw in a packet of that Emergen C Vitamin C powder in any flavor you like.

Okay, here's the link. Enjoy! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Damn-Sports-Drink/step4/Final-recipe/

Luz is a former student of mine and she is doing an amazing job as one of my assistants, both in the boot camp and on other projects. She finds it awesome that now, instead of teachers teaching her, she is teaching the teachers. And she's dang good at it too!

She is going into the eighth grade and is already studying her third language (French). Driven, compassionate and just plain happy, Luz is a pleasure to work with.