Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk about Zegama and the 3 UTMB qualifiers that took place over the weekend.  Then they discuss Tina Muir’s new platform for athletes suffering from RED-S and how building a community will help those suffering.  Finally, they discuss the basics of hydration and electrolytes, how to implement a race hydration plan, and how to adapt when things don’t go according to plan.

 

The Trail Society Rules of Hydration:

• Start the run hydrated

• Make a hydration plan

• Don’t only drink plain water

• Keep hydrating consistently 

• Bring enough fluids (or plan to filter water)

• Practice practice practice

 

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Resources:

Tina Muir’s new resource for athletes battling RED-S: https://recovery.mykajabi.com

 

Sweaty Season article on FreeTrail: https://freetrail.com/sweaty-season-the-basics-of-hydration/

 

Article looking at the hydration index of Bubbly water:

https://irunfar.com/fact-or-fiction-bubbly-water-caffeine-and-heat-cramps