009 - Two mistakes runners make in their training

Show #8 -
Focus - The role of sodium when trying to properly hydrate during an endurance event. How to calculate your sweat rate. And a look at some common sports nutrition products.
Follow this link to delicious: Hydration and Sodium - you'll find the following articles linked there:
a. fluid balance test
b. dehydration and heat injury
c. weight changes, medical complications and performance during an Ironman triathlon
d. salt and the athlete
e. hyponutremia, water intoxication, the dangers of too much water
f. ultracycling: water and salt intake
g. too much of a good thing
h. thm sweat rate calculator
i. USATF self testing program for optimal hydration
Lots of information in those articles, you can also find some good info in Timothy Noakes' book, Lore of Running.
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