runDisney Training Tips with AdventHealth: Hydration 101

H2O… no! As a runner, are you drinking enough water? It’s understandable if you’re unsure – hydration can be both simple and complex. Staying hydrated on a daily basis is the best way to set yourself up for success on your runs. AdventHealth, the Official Medical Provider of runDisney, has a few tips to share on the topic to help you perform your best under a variety of conditions.

While your hydration needs are partially dependent on your sex, height and weight, they are also heavily influenced by the duration and intensity of your activity, the weather conditions, and even altitude. In general though, estimates can be used. Sherri Flynt, Registered Dietitian with AdventHealth notes that, “You can take your weight and divide it by two; that’s how many ounces of fluids you need per day.”

If you aim for eight 8-ounce glasses of fluids (not just water), that recommendation becomes more accurate. Remember there is water in what you eat too, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Flynt agrees, saying “I encourage mainly water but that does get boring! Herbal tea works well but avoid things with high sugar or caffeine. Fruits and vegetables are also hydrating.”

Head over to AdventHealth’s blog to learn more about proper hydration, along with other great health and wellness content perfect for the runner-in-training. What are some of your favorite fluids for your training runs? Share with us in social using #runDisney in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.