Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon

Former elite triathlete Andy Blow struggled in hot races.  He cramped and had to figure out a solution.  He retired from triathlons in 2006 but that problem led to his post-racing career.  He is the founder of Precision Hydration and has become an expert on hydration.   In addition to endurance athletes he's worked with NBA, NFL, and professional soccer teams. Regardless of what you already know about hydration, you will learn more during this interview. Topics discussed: For most people drinking to thirst will work, but many athletes need to follow a plan to make sure they don't forget to drink.  A range of 16-28 ounces of fluid replacement per hour is adequate in most cases, but some athletes have much higher sweat rates and will require more Over-hydration before a race can negatively affect performance The sodium concentration in your sweat is relatively static over many years and many different conditions Your body reabsorbs some of the sodium lost through sweat before it reaches the skin Ca