by Coach Jeff Barnett
At the Week 7 seminar we discussed the importance of hydration and how to do it properly for long-distance workouts. Remember to focus this week and in future weeks on getting between 80 oz to 100 oz of water per day - that’s 8-10 glasses of water or about 3 liters. It sounds like a lot, but if you constantly keep a bottle with you and on your desk while at work, it’s easy to do.
On days when we run, make sure to come to the run hydrated and drink plenty during the run - at least 5 oz to 8 oz every 15-20 minutes. Weigh yourself before the run (at home) and then weigh yourself after the run. If you’ve lost weight, you’re not drinking enough.
If you’re running less than an hour, water is enough. If you’re running more than an hour, you also need to be taking in electrolytes. You can drink Gatorade, one of our brand sponsors, or you could take salt tablets, use nutrition on the run that contains electrolytes, or drink other beverages containing electrolytes. Enjoy your week and make sure to get in your weekday workouts! See you next Saturday!!
Coach Jeff