THE IMPORTANCE OF WINTER HYDRATION

Following up on Coach LaClaire's message yesterday on the importance of hydration - it is imperative that you stay hydrated through the winter months.  Even if you don't feel like drinking water because it's cold - drink your 6-8 glasses of water per day (minimum 8 oz. / glass)! Sickness is going around and outside it is cold, dry, windy, & bitter air.   Also remember you are inside racing at your top performance!  Inside with the amount of athletes, spectators, closed capacity, heat, and dry air - there is no better time to take a quick check and ask yourself - "Am I taking in enough water?"  If your mouth is dry, feel a headache is coming on, and a minor stomach cramp - it could be the possibility that you are not drinking enough water.  Here are a couple of articles for you to look over - please take the time to read them:  

http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/heat-and-hydration

http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/hydration-health-performance/