Monday, January 31, 2011

~Run Smart~

Water help your body and brain work properly. Dehydration alters a runner's perception and affect his pacing. During the 12-K race, dried out runner felt they were hotter and working harder than hydrated one did. Also, the time variance between fastest and slowest laps was twice as long for the dehydrated group. A lack of water may affect your ability to gauge work a head. During a long run, drink at least 7 ounces of water every 20 minutes (Rebecca Stearn M.A, A.T.C; Journal of Strength and Conditioning).

In a new Korean Study, people who drowned a drink containing 72 milligrams of the seaweed extract ecklonia cava (right picture) 30 minutes before exercising ran 30 percent longer than runner who hadn't. The supplement is an antioxidant that may enhance endurance by increasing blood flow and reducing lactic acid buildup.

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