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Can you drink too much water during a marathon?

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By Alex Shumovich ·

A water station at the 2021 Rimi Riga Marathon on Vanšu Bridge

Hey, Runatic!

Yes. Drinking excessive fluid during prolonged exercise can cause hyponatremia, a dangerous drop in blood sodium concentration.

The issue isn't just salt lost in sweat. Drinking too much water and retaining it also matter. Adding salt doesn't make unlimited drinking safe.

“The more, the better” is a poor unit of measurement for a bottle. Read more

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