This edition of Relay reviews the online events of March 2 through March 8. To review previous editions, check out the archives . If you know of informative, newsworthy or just plain cool running-related Web happenings that are coming up, drop us a line and let us know. Drink It Up The Web site of Runner Triathlete News last week offered some hydration pointers from nutritionist Nancy Clark who notes that athletes who drink the proper amount of water or sports drinks can improve their performance by as much as 12 percent over athletes who do not. During exercise, drink about 6 to 8 ounces every 20 minutes.
Water is a popular choice and is appropriate for casual exercise that lasts less than an hour.
The energy from the carbohydrates enhances stamina and endurance. For more, check out the full article . Control, St. Onge says, is about setting reasonable goals for long-term weight loss. Eating habits are established over a lifetime so they won't all disappear overnight. While you should limit fatty foods and empty calories, he recommends that you give yourself a break once in a while.