Week 4 - No run this week

This week was cancelled due to the heat index.  Nobody was heartbroken, however it does mean that the homework is more important.  I was happy personally because I have been carrying a tight left calf muscle and this gave it a bit more rest.

The instructions for this week are fairly appropriate based on the weather we are experiencing:

Hydration

• Drink before you are thirsty, if you wait, then you are already dehydrated
• Drink before, during and after your run/walk
• Your urine should be light yellow or clear, that lets you know that you are properly hydrated

Water or Gatorade

• 30 minutes or less, plain water is ok
• 30 minutes or more, consider sports drink
• Drink all day, water or sports drinks, especially on hot and humid days and the day before a race

Options for carrying water/sports drink on runs

• Fuel belt
• Hand held water bottle
• Regular water bottle

See you Thursday!

Tim