How to Stay Hydrated During a Marathon

Posted July 3, 2012 – 12:00 am in: Uncategorized

There are several things you can do as a runner to stay hydrated during a long marathon. The first thing to remember is to start getting extra water in your system about half a day before the start of your marathon. That, along with a decent sleep the night before, will help make sure you start off on the right foot.

A few other things to consider in the days building up to the run is your diet. Cut the salt out of your meals as much as possible. Salt tends to evaporate any water stored up in your body, making hydration very difficult.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. You should also be avoiding caffeine as well. Energy drinks and sodas tend to evaporate the water in your system as well.

Be sure to take full advantage of th e water tables along your route. What might seem like a few extra seconds of time will end up helping you in the end. The more you drink the longer you can run for and avoid cramps. Those seconds can make the difference between finishing a race or not.

One last thing to consider are the water systems that fit into your clothing. They work well.

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