hydration
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Aid Station
🏆Aid Station: Your Race Day Lifeline
Dehydration
🩹A harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body, negatively affecting performance and health.
Electrolytes
🩹Essential minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that regulate muscle function and hydration.
Fuel Belt
👟A waist belt designed to carry small water bottles, energy gels, and other essentials during a run.
Handheld Bottle
👟A water bottle equipped with a strap to secure it to the runner's hand for easy carrying.
Hydration Pack
👟A wearable backpack or vest designed to carry water and essentials, crucial for long-distance and trail running.
Hyponatremia
🩹A dangerous condition characterized by low sodium levels in the blood, often caused by over-drinking water.
Water Stop
🏆A smaller, simplified version of an aid station, offering primarily water and sometimes sports drink, focusing on quick hydration.