However, yesterday when I went out for a run, I was tired before I even got going. Want to guess why? If you guess that I was dehydrated you'd be right. Somedays when I get busy with class, working from home, and spending time with the family I don't have time to drink much or I don't have water with me. By the time I got around to my evening run, I hadn't drank anything for hours. So when I went to go run it was more like I had just finished the run rather than beginning it.
Why was I so tired? There is a direct correlation between physical performance and hydration. When I start workouts already dehydrated it is like running on empty because I body is lacking the fuel to perform. In understanding the correlation between performance and hydration I have looked at several research studies. However, most of the studies are hard to understand and take a while to read. To help remind me to stay hydrated, I created a simple to understand chart. Hopefully it helps everyone to remember to begin every workout hydrated.
Good luck and remember stay hydrated!
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