Author name: Phil_Spiers-Holcroft

Electrolytes for Runners: When You Need Them & Why They Matter

Electrolytes for Runners: Do You Need Them? (Complete Guide) If you’ve ever wondered whether runners actually need electrolytes — you’re not alone. Some runners can get through long sessions with just water.Others finish runs exhausted, cramping, or covered in salt. So what’s the difference? The answer usually comes down to:👉 sweat loss👉 sodium loss👉 and […]

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Hydration & Sweat

Why Do I Sweat So Much When Running? (And What To Do About It)

Why Do I Sweat So Much When Running? (And What To Do About It) If you finish runs absolutely soaked while other runners somehow look fresh enough for a coffee stop… 👉 you’re not alone. Many runners wonder: “Why do I sweat so much when running?” Especially after long runs where: clothes are completely drenched

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Hydration & Sweat

Running on the Frozen Rideau Canal in Ottawa Felt Bonkers!!

When the opportunity came up to go to Ottawa for two weeks in winter for business, I wasn’t about to turn that down. I almost regretted it the moment I stepped out of the airport at 8:30pm.The temperature was reading –23°C but felt like –31°C with the windchill. Being from the UK, I couldn’t help

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Running Reflections

Hydration Strategy for Sweaty Runners (Stop Guessing Your Electrolytes)

Introduction If you’re the runner who finishes every long run looking like you’ve just stepped out of a swimming pool… this guide is for you. Some runners simply sweat more than others. And when you sweat a lot, generic hydration advice like “just drink when you’re thirsty” often isn’t enough. Sweaty runners typically lose: more

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Hydration & Sweat

Sweat Rate Calculator for Runners (Simple Guide for Sweaty Runners)

👉 “Check out the calculator below Sweat Rate Calculator for Runners  (Simple Guide for Sweaty Runners) Knowing your sweat rate is one of the simplest ways to make your hydration more personal. If you’re someone who finishes runs with salt marks on your kit, drenched clothes, or that “I cannot drink enough” feeling, this is

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Hydration & Sweat

Sodium Loss Calculator for Runners (Simple Guide for Sweaty Runners)

👉 “Check out the calculator below Sodium Loss Calculator for Runners (Simple Guide for Sweaty Runners) If you finish runs covered in white salt marks…cramp late in long runs…or constantly feel dehydrated despite drinking plenty… 👉 there’s a good chance you’re losing more sodium than you realise. And if you’re a heavy or salty sweater,

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Hydration & Sweat

Best Anti-Chafing Products for Runners

🛡️ Best Anti-Chafing Products for Runners (Heavy Sweaters Guide) Most runners pick anti-chafing products randomly. A recommendation.An offer.Whatever happens to be in the shop. But if you’re a heavy sweater, that approach usually fails. Because chafing isn’t just friction… 👉 It’s friction + moisture + salt And if you don’t understand that — you’ll keep

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Product Reviews

Best Hydration Vests for Heavy Sweaters (Tested for Long Runs & Ultras)

🎒 Best Hydration Vests for Heavy Sweaters  (Tested for Long Runs & Ultras) If you’re a heavy sweater, your hydration vest matters more than most runners realise. You’re often carrying: 👉 More fluid👉 More electrolytes👉 More mandatory kit👉 Extra layers during long races And if your vest bounces, rubs, or makes hydration difficult to access…

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