Question of the Day: Post-Walk Beverages

Some people say that you should finish up a workout with a good protein shake – or another protein-rich drink like chocolate milk. Some reach for a favorite electrolyte mix or just plain old water. Me? I reach for my own so-called “protein shake” – which is actually iced coffee in a carton from Aldi. I love the mocha variety, which tastes a lot like chocolate milk, so that counts, right? I’ll add in a little extra cold coffee (which I brew ahead and keep in a mason jar in the fridge). It’s a great mix of coffee and sweet creaminess – and while it may not be the best for building healthy muscle, it makes me happy, so I stick with it.
If it’s Monday, however, I’ll often kick off the week with a run through the Dunkin drive-thru on my way home from the trail for a gigantic iced coffee.
Do you have a beverage that you reach for after a walk?