There’s only a few days
left before the LA Marathon. After a week of rain in Los Angeles the forecast
for this weekend's marathon is in the high 70’s making it really necessary to
watch your hydration during the event. Experts agree that it’s vital runners
keep themselves well-hydrated, so here are two simple yet effective tips to
keep your hydration at good levels during the marathon.
Starting
it slow
It
really helps to execute a good plan at the start of the race - marathon runners
know that it is really important to preserve energy for the later parts of the
race. Never let the anticipation and adrenaline rush push you into a fast
start. You need to start slow to let your body adjust to its rhythm and
conserve both your energy and fluid levels, which you will need throughout the
run.
Take
water station breaks
Over
the course of the marathon, there will be water stations or hydration zones,
with drinks provided by Arrowhead and Gatorade which you should not miss, you
need to replace those lost fluids even if you don’t feel sweaty. By the time
you actually feel thirsty you are already in a state of dehydration, it’s
better to take a few seconds off your time and finish the marathon fully
hydrated than try to save those few minutes by running on by and face perhaps
not finishing the race due to unexpected dehydration.
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