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Rehydration
  • Dehydration is a condition due to loss of the body's water content without replacement
  • Water is the largest component of the body: 60 - 70% Body mass.
  • Rehydration is replacing the water lost from the body.
Dehydration can be induced by:
  Exercise
Restricted fluid intake
Temperature
Drugs i.e. Diuretics

 
 
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Recommendations For Rehydration

  • Cold Drinks are better than warm drinks.
  • Natural hot Sparkling
  • 300ml 20 minutes before the race
  • 100-150ml every 10-15 minutes during the race
  • Also electrolytes and carbohydrate are important i.e. sports drinks. They Improve the absorption of water into the body.
  • To continue Rehydration after the marathon is also important. The first two hours after the marathon is the best time for Rehydration.

Remember this is only a guide line, every person is different and may need more hydration than others, for more advice on Rehydration consult your local Doctor.

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