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I’ve put this up on the running forums but thought I would share here too.

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I thought I would put this post up over all forums. The weather is hotting up now I know some will say they live in heat hotter than this . To me its not important whether it stays hot or not but I do think it is important we talk about walking/running and heat on here.

Two years ago at one of my Half Marathons there were a lot of casualties due to the heat. We often talk about hydration and dehydration on here. As I was thinking about this today I realised that as many of us are new to running do we really know why its so important. I have put a list together of web pages to have a little read about and get an understanding how important it is when we run that we are properly hydrated.

Please feel free to discuss this and post positive links that can help us all to understand our hydration and keep us all safe while we are out running.

What the NHS definition of Dehydration is.

nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

NHS Choices. There is a bit on the bottom of the page. Do I need to drink when I exercise.

nhs.uk/livewell/goodfood/pa...

This is a good article explaining why hydration is important. There are many schools of thought about what you should drink but what happens to your body is a staple.

runnersworld.com/hydration-...

As always the most important thing is to know yourself. Look into the toilet bowl and judge yourself. I know some will say its not totally accurate but it is free and gives you a starting place.

This is a good indication of Pee Colour from Sports Lucozade

lucozadesport.com/training/...

So if your running or walking in the heat keep an eye on your hydration

Happy walking

Rfc x.

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