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Too Much Water
Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races. Expert guidelines recommend runners drink only when thirsty.
But the Loyola University survey found that 36.5% of runners drink according to a pre-set schedule or to maintain a certain body weight and 8.9% drink as much as possible. Nearly a third of runners (29.6%) incorrectly believe they need to ingest extra salt while running. And more than half (57.6%) say they drink sports drinks because the drinks have electrolytes that prevent low blood sodium.
In fact, the main cause of low sodium in runners is drinking too much water or sports drinks. "Many athletes hold unscientific views regarding the benefits of different hydration practices," researchers concluded.
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