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Posts Tagged ‘hydration’


This Week Last Year: Drinking Water, Warming Up, & Dean Karnazes

This week last year, there was a good mix of running tips and running news. The first running tip that I offered was how to drink water during a race, with practical tips to keep you from having to slow down and to make sure you don’t try to drown yourself. The second tip that [...]

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Moderating Water Temperature in Extreme Conditions

Photo by McKay SavageHave you ever been out for a run, opened your water bottle or taken a sip from your hydration pack, and discovered that the water is either frozen or so warm that it is unpalatable? On those days when it is really cold out or really hot out, you need to be [...]

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This Week Last Year: Marathons and Brain Hemorrhages

This week last year I had marathons on my mind. The Chicago Marathon just can not catch a break these past few years. This year there was the debacle with the heat and canceling the race, but last year Robert Cheruiyot slipped on a race decal and split his head open. His momentum carried his [...]

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How do you drink water during a race?

A common question that I have seen on a few forums is how to drink water during a race or during training runs. Knowing when you need water, and how often to drink it, can make or break your race whether you are in the race or still preparing for it. Especially if you do [...]

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Running in the heat

Photo by Studeo GrintaRunning in the heat brings with it plenty of perils that you need to watch out for. Here are a few quick tips to keep yourself safe while still getting your exercise for the day. Avoid running during the worst heat. Early in the morning is best, and late evening trumps a [...]

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How to Hydrate

Wes recently asked me about how to hydrate for a half marathon: Blaine, we have a bunch of folks that are getting ready to get into their longer runs on Team HM Express (teamhmexpress.blogspot.com). Do you have any articles on hydration and nutrition while running over (x) miles? [...] This is primarily for folks training [...]

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Marathon Preparation: 9 things you must do the week before your race

Now that you know what to pack for the starting line and what to pack for the finish line, you need to figure out what you need to actually do the week before you get to the starting line. Your original goal setting should have been done before you planned your training, and I am [...]

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Workout Tip: Rehydrate yourself after races and workouts

When you finish a race or a tough workout, remember that you need to rehydrate yourself. Otherwise, you will be tired and may get sick later in the day. A tough workout or a race can lead to overextending yourself and becoming dehydrated, no matter how well hydrated you are at the start. It is [...]

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