DEHYDRATION!!

When I ran the 5-Mile Challenge of Botak and 10K event of Tatakbo ka ba? Eleksyon 2010 of GMA 7 I was equipped with anti-dehydration solution, GLUCOLYTE. I don't want to collapse on race like what had happened to my brother during the 33rd National Milo Marathon, he ran a half ultra marathon and collapsed on the final kilometer of his run, he is a competitive type of runner, I can't go with him.

Dehydration can simply be defined as loss of body water. Dehydration can happen to anyone at anytime, but is typically accelerated during a physical activity that elicits heavy sweating. Even small amounts of dehydration can lead to decrements in physical and mental performance and increase the for heat illnesses including heat stroke, a serious potentially fatal condition.

The symptoms of dehydration are:
-Dry Mouth
-Thirst
-Fatigue
-Muscle Cramps
-Headache
-Lightheadedness/Dizziness
-Nausea/ Vomiting
-Irritability

To ensure you are consuming the right amount of fluid, weigh yourself before and after physical activity. If you've lost weight, drink more fluids. If you've gained weight, reduce your fluid intake next time.

Can energy drinks help?

Energy drinks are popular for their mental and physical stimulant effects, but they are basically sugar-filled drinks thet contain high levels of substances like caffeine, taurine and glucuronolactone-substances that make health regulators nervous because of potential danger they present when taking in during an intensive physical activity. Sports drinks however, do not have the feared stimulant effect as they do not contain caffeine. To be sure, rely on properly formulated energy drink like gatorade, tiger, propel, powerade. They contain half the sugar as most energy drinks and is scientifically proven to rehydrate and to replenish body.

Don't be a victim of dehydration! FINISH HARD!!