How To Start Your Hydration Plan

JULY 30, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated. As seen on TrainingPeaks.   The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated.  The very first step of implementing your hydration plan is to start it off already hydrated. It won’t work otherwise. Just like…

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Can You Perform While Dehydrated?

Is there performance through dehydration?  As seen on TrainingPeaks. Scientifically speaking, dehydration occurs when you’re using more water than you’re taking in, usually due to sweating, excessive vomiting/diarrhea/urination, or insufficient water intake. Among other symptoms, dehydration causes a reduction in blood plasma, which increases blood viscosity, or thickness. This makes it more difficult for your heart to pump, causing an…

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What You Should Know About Hyponatremia

As seen on TrainingPeaks. Water is key to performance, but it turns out you can have too much of a good thing. I started running in 1996. This was the same time that the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) came out with their journal article that encouraged athletes to drink as much water as they can reasonably tolerate. This…

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COVID Courage – An Athlete’s Guide to Staying Inspired

The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought the world to its knees. In terms of the number of documented cases, the USA has become the global epicenter and the real effects of this virus physically, emotionally, and financially have been felt widely and deeply. And we do not yet know how long these effects, this pain will linger. It’s like doing a…

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