How Do You Keep Hydrated While Running?
Providing your body with enough fluids to keep it hydrated while you run or perform other exercise can help you avoid common aches and pains such as muscle cramps. It is also an essential line of defense against heat exhaustion. Keep hydrated while running by preparing your body and your mind in advance. Drink water the night before you set out for your run. You should consume enough water for your urine to have a clear or pale yellow appearance. This amount will vary from person to person and it is not necessary for you to drink so much that the need to urinate happens every 15 to 30 minutes. Dark urine indicates that you are not hydrated enough. Avoid training during the hottest part of the day because excessive sweating can cause dehydration. If you plan to run in a humid climate, plan your run for the early or late part of the day when the humidity is less and the temperature is lower. Drink only when you are thirsty as you run, according to recent research from the USATF (United S
