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Hydration is one of the most important components in completing a Triathlon. If an athlete isn’t properly hydrated they will be less likely to be able to finish the race.

There are several tips on keeping the body hydrated. One important tip is to make sure never to try out a new sports drink on the day of the race. In fact, it is a bad idea to try one out even a few days before. This is because they could cause stomach ache, nausea, and/or vomiting and cost a day of training.

Another tip is that an athlete should not wait until thirsty before beginning to drink water or sports drinks. Once the feeling of thirst sets in, the body has already been dehydrated. Start drinking water first thing in the morning and continue to do so all throughout the day.

Believe it or not, hot chocolate after a winter training session is great for replenishing the body’s electrolytes and glycogen levels. Heated coco has far more antioxidants that most other post-training drinks because of the heating process. Be sure to use pure coco powder to make the drink instead of the prepackaged type. Also, use milk not water.