was researching the hydration habits of average, non-exercising Americans. Runners sweat heavily and need to drink more than non-exercisers. And the heavier and more muscular you are, the hotter the weather and the faster you run, the more you will sweat.Beating a
. The last physiological variable to adapt is your sweat rate, which takes eight to 14 days to reach maximum efficiency. Other, faster responders include increased plasma volume, decreased sodium concentration in the blood, decreased heart rate while running
on both man and beast. Before long the bushman’s forehead and chest are covered with sweat, but he presses on. This is slow, hot, arduous stuff – a life or death pursuit. Eventually, the bushman seizes the moment, breaks into a sprint and buries his spear
Yes, runners sweat a lot. Yes, they need to consume water, sugar and electrolytes (ionised salts in blood, tissue and cells) when they run for 90 minutes or more, particularly in warm weather. But unless you're training for a marathon this spring
and minimising injuries. Also, whenever you do a session, know what you’re trying to achieve. Is it endurance? Speed? Running economy? You should know the answer before you begin to sweat.Avoid injuries Duh. Who doesn’t pay homage to this old chestnut? But it
