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Summary: Learn about the importance of hydration when training to run a marathon with expert exercises and preparation tips in this free how-to train for a marathon video clip.
Angela Joyce is a fitness instructor and teaches cardio fat burning exercises, muscle toning and healthy lifestyle habits.read more
" Hi! I’m Angela on behalf of Expertvillage.com. Right now, I am going to talk about hydration and how important it is to be hydrated during a marathon. You would be surprised often a lot of runners are a little bit dehydrated before they even start the marathon because they did not start drinking immediately when they woke up. When you wake up, when your alarm goes off you should immediately have 22 ounces of water and while you’re running have water on you constantly. This gives you electrolytes, which are essential for running the distance that you are about to run. Another way you can stay hydrated are to buy little power gels. They have them at the marathon at the little break points. You can also carry them with you and take one every hour, or if you are a very avid runner, and you can tolerate it, take one every 45 minutes. That is a proper way of staying hydrated for a marathon. "
eHow Article: Importance of Hydration for Marathon Training