Running tip of the week
February 25, 2011
Tips from my weekly half-marathon clinic. This week is all about hydration.
- Do not wait until you feel thirsty to start drinking water. If you wait til you feel thirsty, you’re already 2 percent dehydrated and it’ll affect your run.
- As a general rule you only need a sports drink if you’re exercising intensely for more than an hour. Less than an hour and H2O is sufficient.
- Drink approximately half a cup of water every 15-20 minutes during your workout.
- When choosing a sports drink, look for one with 0.3-0.7 grams of sodium per litre, contains 4 to 8 percent carb concentration, and a variety of carb sources.
Filed under: Fitness Swellness,Healthy Swellness
2 Comments Leave a Comment
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bearrunner | February 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Fuel belts are marvelous !
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healthandswellness | February 25, 2011 at 10:51 AM
That they are! I always wear mine during a race because I may not be near a hydration station when I want to have a sip.
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