Forgetting to hydrate
Why It’s Bad: Many of us go for a run without drinking any fluid beforehand. “Problem is, when your body becomes dehydrated, even just a little bit, this can cause your pace to drop off and your mechanics to break down,” says Amanda Carlson, director of Performance Nutrition at Athletes’ Performance.
The Fix: Weigh yourself before and after different types of training so you know how much fluid you tend to lose. This will help you gauge how much to drink. A good starting point: Take 4-6 sips (about 4-6 ounces) of fluid every 15-20 minutes, and rehydrate with 16-20 oz of fluid for every pound lost during your training. You don’t want to weigh more than when you started, but you want to avoid dehydration.
Cheers and keep running... and keep those fluids in mind!
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