Stay Hydrated!

First off, congratulations to those who participated in the BMO Vancouver Marathon or Half-marathon this past weekend! The weather was great on race day which was wonderful!

Hydration

Whether you're running 5 k or 50 k, proper hydration is really important. Fluid intake is just as critical before, during, and after your training runs!

Dehydration can reduce running efficiency, make you feel sluggish, and even lead to dizziness or cramping. So how much fluid is enough?

Runners used to be encouraged to drink as much fluid as possible. However, there are dangers in drinking too much, as well as too little. While it is written more from the perspective of the long distant runner, a great article on the history of hydration for running can be found at Science of Running. The Science of Running blog is an exceptional site for information on running.

A decent rule of thumb - if you feel thirsty you are already likely dehydrated!
Once you've recovered, we hope to see some of you marathoners out trying for a 5k personal best at the upcoming Fun Run!