Water Intake

Thirsty? This episode is a must if you have ever wondered how much water you should really be drinking. Spoiler alert - 64 oz a day is likely not the answer. Tune in now and learn why!Timestamps of big takeaways[00:25] Being mindful can help us do better things for ourselves[02:16] Coach Valerie discusses wanting water vs wanting a break[03:10] When the 64 oz of water rule started, and what it did to runners[03:48] Coach Valerie shares a story about running a marathon and water stops[05:20] Drinking too much water while running can lead to Hyponatremia - this occurs when your electrolytes or sodium levels in your blood are abnormally low[06:30] Don’t just drink water because it’s at the water stop at a race[07:20] When Coach Valerie was training for a marathon, she didn’t take water with her[08:00] Coach Valerie talks about the book Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports, by Timothy Noakes[09:24] Are you one of these people at a marathon or race?[10:24] Carb Loading like “spot workouts” don’t work[11:57] Coach Valerie shares what people have started expecting from races[12:38] Here you’ll learn about Coach Valerie’s thoughts on Gu[14:08] Coach Caroline shares what happened when she tried Gu for the first time[14:40] Research and learn all you can, and keep this in mind[15:51] Our membership will never try to sell you Gu or a shoe[17:06] You need awareness of whether you need water or a break[17:30] Mindset is important, but so is listening to your body and doing what works best for you in your runningRate, Review & Subscribe ReminderDon’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You can also rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts! We’re on Spotify as well!Links mentioned in episodeWaterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports, by Timothy Noakeshttps://www.runrx.fit/Have questions? Email us at [email protected]