Too Much Water Can Kill

Long distance runners and other endurance athletes have long been educated to believe that drinking lots of fluids during a long distance or endurance event was critical. And if you didn't drink enough water, you ran the risk of dehydration.

Researchers - studying 488 runners in the 2002 Bost Marathon found that the bigger danger is in drinking too much fluid (water or sports drinks) rather than not enough. They found that 62 of the 488 runners, more than one in eight, had a serious fluid and salt imbalance after the event. And three of them were in the danger zone.

Hyponatremia - a condition where drinking too much water or other fluids to the point where the salt level in the body drops too much - can develop during marathon races where the runners drink constantly to stave off dehydration.

Runners who actually gained weight (anywhere from 4-11 pounds) during the event and very thin runners are most at risk. Runners who drink sports drinks with very little salt in them are least at risk. The goal of drinking during a race is to replace water that is lost, not to take in more than you are losing.

A good way to learn how much is right for you is to weight yourself before a heavy training session. Then drink and record how much liquid you consume during the trainging. Then weight yourself again. If you find that you weight more after the training than before, you should cut down on your liquid intake. By performing this exercise, you will learn how much liquid you really need to injest during an event and be able to pace yourself accordingly.

Hyponatremia can begin with confusion and lethargy and can progress rapidly to more severe symptoms. They can include twitching, siezures, stupor, coma and even death.

In recent years, hyponatremia has killed several amateur marathon runners as well as competitors in the Marine Corps Marathon.

To learn more about hyponatremia and proper hydration during events, visit http://usatf.org/groups/coaches/library/hydration/

Steven Chabotte is a freelance writer that writes for The Nutrition Guide at http://www.thenutritionguide.com and My Attorney Finder http://www.myattorneyfinder.com

---

Google News Updated : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:05:17 GMT Autism and measles vaccine: no link found -- again - Los Angeles Times Autism and measles vaccine: no link found -- again Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago Suspicion that autism is triggered by childhood vaccinations -- notably the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine -- lingers on, even though studies repeatedly fail to find such a link. Study Finds No Autism Link in Vaccine Washington Post Health Buzz: MMR Vaccine and Autism, and Other Health News U.S. News & World Report CNN - Reuters - WebMD - ABC News all 265 news articles Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:25:11 GMT Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning - WebMD WNCT Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning WebMD - 2 hours ago By Miranda Hitti Sept. 4, 2008 -- The FDA today ordered stronger warnings about the risk of potentially deadly fungal infections, especially one called histoplasmosis, in people taking the drugs Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade, which are called ... FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs U.S. News & World Report FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugs The Associated Press Reuters - Bloomberg - USA Today - TheStreet.com all 466 news articles Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:30:49 GMT Abramoff Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Corruption - Washington Post ABC News Abramoff Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Corruption Washington Post - 2 hours ago By Del Quentin Wilber and Carrie Johnson Jack Abramoff, the onetime powerhouse Republican lobbyist whose influence peddling led to one of the biggest public corruption investigations in recent history, was sentenced by a federal judge today to four ... US lobbyist is sentenced to 4 years in prison International Herald Tribune Abramoff sentenced to 4 years in prison Detroit Free Press New York Times - Los Angeles Times - The Associated Press - CNN all 676 news articles Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:47:01 GMT Boeing workers frustrated, angry at strike delay - Reuters The Gazette (Montreal) Boeing workers frustrated, angry at strike delay Reuters - 1 hour ago By Laura Myers EVERETT, Washington (Reuters) - Less than a day after voting to strike, Boeing workers expressed frustration and anger on Thursday at the decision by union leaders to postpone a walkout and negotiate further with the company. Boeing, Machinists Return to Talks to Avert Strike (Update1) Bloomberg SPEEA Supports IAM 751 Efforts to Secure a New Contract from Boeing MarketWatch The Associated Press - Bizjournals.com - International Herald Tribune - Motley Fool all 1,304 news articles Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:30:58 GMT Syria details its stance on peace talks - Ha'aretz Daily Star - Lebanon Syria details its stance on peace talks Ha'aretz - 2 hours ago By Yoav Stern and Barak Ravid Syrian President Bashar Assad revealed details on the peace process with Israel yesterday, presenting Turkey with a document of principles, one of whose points discusses the desired extent of the withdrawal from the Golan ... Video: Sarkozy in Syria : the press is divided france24english Syria: Israeli Peace Talks Postponed New York Times Voice of America - Al-Ahram Weekly - Forward - Ha'aretz all 984 news articles Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:53:30 GMT Evacuations Are Advised as Storm Nears the Southeast - New York Times ABC News Evacuations Are Advised as Storm Nears the Southeast New York Times - 45 minutes ago By ROBBIE BROWN ATLANTA - As Tropical Storm Hanna surged toward the Atlantic Coast on Thursday, the authorities declared states of emergency in Virginia and North Carolina and recommended evacuation from some coastal regions of South Carolina. Hanna May Reach Hurricane Force; Ike Looms Out at Sea (Update4) Bloomberg Southeast braces for Hanna as Ike strengthens The Associated Press WSAV-TV - Philadelphia Inquirer - Beaufort Gazette - International Herald Tribune all 1,943 news articles Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:19:19 GMT McCain Will Vow an End to Partisanship in Convention Speech - Washington Post Boston Globe McCain Will Vow an End to Partisanship in Convention Speech Washington Post - 1 hour ago By Chris Cillizza ST. PAUL, MINN. - Sen. John McCain will take the stage at the Xcel Center here in less than three hours to formally accept his party's presidential nomination and deliver an address that will kick-start a frenetic two-month general ... McCain will take GOP to task for losing its way CNN McCain to Declare ‘Change Is Coming’ in Acceptance Speech FOXNews The Associated Press - Wall Street Journal - Financial Times - The Canadian Press all 726 news articles Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:06:30 GMT Clickbank Data Feeds Make Money From Home

PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts, Websites, and more...

Adsense websites

Better Cardio Workouts

The Cardio KingChange it upOne of the most important aspects... Read More

Cardios Effect on Overall Health

When most people hear the word "Cardio", their mind automatically... Read More

Do You Need an Expensive Padded, Cushioned, Air Bubbled, Gelled Running Shoe?

Nike Free does not think so; and neither should you.... Read More

Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 1

As we all know cycling is a great way to... Read More

Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 2

The previous article looked at postural issues and possible muscles... Read More

Walking for Your Health

Walking is the easiest way of exercise because it is... Read More

Guidant Corporation Recalls Heart Defibrillators

A worldwide recall was announced by Guidant Corporation for nearly... Read More

Why Your Cardiovascular Workouts Might Be A Big Waste Of Your Time

What if I were to tell you that most if... Read More

Playing Your Cardio Right

To many, that half-hour a day is the most enjoyable,... Read More

Running Tips

It's a good idea to consult your doctor before beginning... Read More

Heart Matters

Your heart is between one to two times the size... Read More

Spinning Classes - Indoor Stationery Bicycle

Over the years I have changed my exercise routine continuously.... Read More

Elliptical Workouts

Elliptical workouts basically involve aerobic or cardiovascular exercise. Elliptical cross... Read More

Elliptical Trainer Benefits

There are so many elliptical trainer benefits to list that... Read More

Benefits of Elliptical Training

The basic motion of an elliptical trainer is a smooth,... Read More

How To Start a Running Program

Running or jogging is one of the best ways there... Read More

Are You Making This Cardio Mistake?

Are you exercising for long periods of time to try... Read More

Cardio Enthusiasts: Discover a More Effective Training Method for Fat Loss and Heart Health!

It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors... Read More

An Alternate Fitness Tool

Any competitive or recreational athlete will use a variety of... Read More

How To Jump Rope For Health and Fitness

Rope skipping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise according to the... Read More

Too Much Water Can Kill

Long distance runners and other endurance athletes have long been... Read More

Fat Burning Exercises

Fat burning exercises are the slow, aerobic, long duration types... Read More

Maximum Cardio

Depending on your goals and body type, different amounts of... Read More

Using Nutrition to Boost Your Cardio

So, you're doing cardio religiously and you're not getting any... Read More

A Cardio Snobs Workout

As I peruse the pages of various holiday issues of... Read More