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:
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Start the run hydrated
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Make a hydration plan
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Don’t only drink plain water
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Keep hydrating consistently
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Bring enough fluids (or plan to filter water)
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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
