Improve Your Running Performance: Hydrate

The Texas heat this year is no joke. Where I live in Austin, we have already had twenty-five days of the triple digit blues. And if you are like me and are an avid runner then you already know by now that heat affects performance. One thing that I’ve noticed in my recent runs is that I have not been drinking enough fluids. This probably explains my average pace slipping a bit and not to mention the excessive cramps that I have been getting. Running in the heat is not to be played with. Texas heat will zap the life right out of you if you’re not careful. And by that I mean, deadly!  That’s why it’s so important to remember to Hydrate! Hydration is important for a couple of reasons. First of all it can save your life and prevent you from having a heat stroke. Another reason is that it can improve peak performance while training for an upcoming race event. But for many runners staying hydrated properly is difficult and challenging at times. Why? Maybe it’s because we are always on the go. If you are having trouble this summer staying Hydrated I highly encourage you to check out this article on Sipping points provided by Runner’s World.com. Remember there is no celebration in dehydration!