Drinking Too Much Water: Anti-Science Beliefs In Runners
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 12:00
in Health & Medicine
Almost half of recreational runners drink too much fluid during races, showing many athletes hold unscientific views regarding the benefits of different hydration practices .Expert guidelines recommend runners drink only when thirsty but a recent Loyola survey found that 36.5 percent of runners drink according to a preset schedule or to maintain a certain body weight and 8.9 percent drink as much as possible.read more
