crashed. He now believes he did too many hard 20-milers in the heat. "I was exhausted from the first step of the marathon," he says. He finished 15th in 2:14:19.HydrationEveryone knows drinking fluids is supposed to help you run faster. But you have
’t want runners to stop drinking fluids during their marathons," he said. "They should simply aim for a safe middle ground in their hydration strategies."Conspicuous consumptionComing just six weeks after the NEJM article, the annual meeting
hydration needs. Heres the most interesting and useful stuff that I learnt.Hydration And Your HealthThe eight glasses myth Most adults at least those that read the health pages of newspapers or magazines have come to believe that they should drink eight
(which you shouldn't be), you don't need sports drinks and an advanced hydration strategy. Sip a little water before your workout and a little more after. And skip the extra calories in sweetened drinks. "Beginner runners don't need a sports drink
