Two Common Mistakes Athletes Make

Two Common Mistakes Athletes Make
Runners pass through a water station during the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith
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Once a staunch advocate for maximum hydration, he [Timothy Noakes] faced a startling revelation: Over-drinking could lead to “brain swell,” spinal cord damage, even unconsciousness. His revised guidance—ground in fact—surprisingly met with skepticism. This is why.

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