Water is essential to life? Who knew.

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They say water is essential to life probably because it is. Its been very hot here in the Buckeye state so make sure you are drinking water. The Mayo Clinic says we need between 9-13 cups of water a day, more than the 8 glasses a day rule. And that is for the people who are sitting on the couch while we are out getting some. You have to compensate for that extra activity.

I have felt the effects of dehydration. I became overly dizzy after a long training run and had to lay down, not sit, lay down. That was not fun. People get cramps, dizzy, even pass out so don't take drinking water too lightly. If you think you drank enough, drink some more. The worst thing that can happen is you have to pee. You can drink water until you throw up, I suggest stopping before that point. :)

Last night I ran the course above in 90 degree temps with some humidity. Needless to say I was a little sweaty when I was done. Water, banana, electrolyte replacement and an apple and I felt pretty good. I have started using Nuun tables that dissolve in water and they seem pretty good. Easy to throw in your bag and keep there. I think the best electrolyte replacement is Pedialyte but you have to keep that in a bottle somewhere.

Below in the link to the Mayo Clinic's article on hydration. Get some water (okay, a lot of water) then get out and GET SOME!

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

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