On November 1st, over 50,000 runners will take on the 5-boroughs of New York City. With any endurance event, the keys to a successful day for these runners can come down to nutrition and hydration. Elite runner with the Saucony Hurricanes, Tina Muir, is well aware of the importance of nutrition, said "I put my EnduroPacks Electrolyte Spray in my hydration pack or water bottle to make sure I am replenishing what I lose through sweat. I even carried an Enduropacks spray bottle in my pocket during the London Marathon (where set a PR of 2:41)".
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Dehydration Results In Lower Blood Pressure And Slows Bodily Processes. Active individuals should be aware of the acute effects of dehydration on performance. With just a 2% loss of water in the body, heat regulation becomes impacted. With a 3% drop in body weight from water loss, muscle cell contraction is impacted. And at 4% loss, there is 5-10% reduction in overall performance that can last up to 4 hours.
We need to hydrate. But how can you hydrate and replace electrolytes without the harmful additives like sweeteners and artificial flavoring common in sports drinks that are harsh on your stomach?