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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Summer Hydration Tips For Runners & A Giveaway


The weather is hot and hydration is important when exercising.


   I just recently started running again and I am finally able to run five miles. My recent running goals are to increase my speed and distance. Summer has arrived and the temperatures are rising here. This means I have to adjust the time of day when I run. I used to run in the afternoon and now I have to get up early like 7 AM. The temperature at 7 AM is still warm but a whole lot cooler than in the afternoon. I also have to adjust my liquid intake and the type of liquids that I drink in the summer as I don't want to get dehydrated from running. I am going to share with my favorite ways to stay cool and hydrated while you exercise in the summer heat.

Run early in the morning or later in the evening

 Choose a time that best works for your schedule but run when the temperatures are cooler. For me, that means getting out for my run at 7:00 AM as by 8:00 AM the temperatures start to climb.

Wear light clothes

 I like to wear shorts and a tank top when I go running. I wear a lightweight tank top or a nylon shirt as those keep me cooler.


Drink a hydration drink before or after running
 Your body needs plenty of water in the summer and when you exercise in the heat you sweat more and lose not only fluid but also essential minerals like sodium and potassium. I like to give my body those minerals before I run so I don't dehydrate while running. I discovered a natural 3-1 hydration drink that not only gives me important electrolytes but also energy and my daily vitamins. My Sport Oxylent 3-1 Supplement Drink is loaded with amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. I like to mix up my supplement with at least 8 ounces of water. This drink has a delicious blueberry taste and contains no sugar, caffeine or GMOs. This supplement transforms my boring water into a fizzy effervescent drink. Did you know that an effervescent drink offers greater and faster absorption than pills? So I get my daily vitamin and hydration at the same time, very cool!

Run past water sources
 I always plan my run by parks that have drink fountains and/sprinklers. That way I don't have to carry heavy water bottles that slow me down. There is a park a couple miles from my house that has a drinking fountain, so I make that my turn around point after I drink some water. If I find sprinklers on while I am running, I make sure to run through them to get a great cool down. If you don't have any water sources on your paths then bring with some water in a backpack style water pouch or one that attaches to your waist. It is important to drink 3-8 ounces of water every 15-20 minutes when exercising. Then drink at least 8 -16 ounces of water when you are done exercising.

Start slower
 When it is hot out your body has to work harder, so take it easy and don't overdo it on hot days.

Know the signs of dehydration
 It is important to drink water before you get thirsty as thirst is an indication of early dehydration. Here are some signs that your body needs more water:

                               Headache
                               General fatigue
                               Dizziness
                               Nausea
                              An increase in body temperature
                              Weakness
                              Muscle cramps


Exercise indoors
If you are able to exercise indoors on hot days then do so. This would be a great time to visit a gym, roller rink, rock climbing place, or ice skating rink.


  Hydration is important for all ages during the summer and not just limited to people who are exercising. It is important to drink plenty of liquids on hot days. Fruit is another excellent way to get water into your body. Oxylent makes several delicious products to help all ages stay hydrated. My kids love the delicious Bubbly Berry Punch flavor when they drink the Children's Oxylent Multivitamin supplement drink. On days that I am not running, I enjoy the Sparkling Mandarin flavor of the Oxylent Multivitamin supplement drink. Oxylent also makes it easy to take your supplement drink on the go with their Sparkling Pomegranate flavor. My favorite Oxylent product is the Sport 3-in-1 drink, I just love the Blueberry Burst flavor and it keeps me hydrated while I run on hot days. All these products are sweetened with stevia and loaded with vitamins, and minerals. These drinks also contain no sugar, gluten, dairy, soy, caffeine, or anything artificial. The effervescent fizz of the drinks not only makes for a great fizzy drink but it helps the body absorb the nutrients faster.

Which Oxylent Supplement drink would you enjoy this summer to stay hydrated?


72 comments:

Ellen said...

These are great tips. I take my walks in the morning or evening when it's cooler.

sweepmom said...

I want to try the Sport Oxylent.

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the Sport Oxylent because I need a boost in energy

Lauren said...

I would like to try the Sparkling Mandarin flavor.

Cindy Merrill said...

I'd like to try the Variety pack of Multi Vitamin Oxylent to find out which flavor tastes best.

aperry said...

I would like to try the Children’s Oxylent.

Anonymous said...

Would like to try the Sport Oxylent. nathankyle1707@yahoo.com

Julia Baxter said...

I'd like to try the Sparkling Mandarin flavor! Yum!

Julie Lynn Bickham said...

Would like to try the Sport Oxylent.

mmstarla said...

All of these sound so awesome. I would love to try the Sport Oxylent – 30-serving Canister!

renata said...

I would love to try the Blueberry Burst Sport Oxylent for extra endurance and I love berry flavor!

Charice W said...

The sport oxylent would be great for my training! Thank you for this great offer. I know I would love the berry flavor!

Meghan said...

The Children's Oxylent looks great!

Susie's Reviews said...

I have just started a fitness program and I would love to try the Blueberry Burst Sport Oxylent

Unknown said...

I'd love to try the 5 in 1 sparking berries flavour ;) <3

Doug said...

I would like to try Award-Winning Daily Multivitamin Drink --this is a new company to me, sounds good

Jasmine Eclipse said...

Yes! Hydration is so important all the time, but especially in the warmer months. I also like infusing my waters with fruits like lemons and berries, it makes it taste better and adds vitamins!

Losito said...

Great tips! I would love to try the Blueberry Burst Sport Oxylent!

Sarah Oswald said...

I would love to try the Oxylent 30 count variety pack.

Chris / What I Run Into said...

"Start slower." YESSSSSS. I think people forget this rule and then they overextend too quickly.

Rachel Mouton said...

What a great giveaway :) My husband is a runner and could really use this!

Unknown said...

Hydration is so important, especially before a workout! What a great giveaway, by the way.

Dawn McAlexander said...

I try to do my exercise indoors during the summer months. I can't take the heat.

msrodeobrat said...

I would love to try the sport oxylent!
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alfonzowrods said...

Awesome! goodluck to everyone entering!
I would love to try the sport oxylent!

Anonymous said...

I want to try the sport oxylent!

Amy Jones said...

Keeping hydrated is so important, people tend to forget that vital part. I'd like to try the Blueberry Burst Sport Oxylent

Ana De-Jesus said...

The 5 in 1 sparkling berries flavour sounds delicious , I agree starting off slower is the best policy.

Unknown said...

Such an awesome post and looks like I want to try the Sport Oxylent.

Agnes Dela Cruz said...

Great giveaway perfect for the summer season there in the US. I am not much into power drinks, I am good with water alone. :)

Kathy Balmores said...

Its very important to stay hydrated. I have read up on runners who have died from dehydration. I wish everyone remembers that.

Hammer said...

multivitamin supplement drink

Paula Keane said...

Such great tips, especially coming up to summer. Love that you included symptoms of dehydration.

GiGi Eats Celebrities said...

So many products like this on the market, I appreciate your review, so I can either try it or skip it!

Elizabeth O. said...

It's nice to still be active during the summer, but it can also be risky. It's good to run during the "safer" hours of the day, like you said, morning or night. It's also important to have a water bottle with you at all times! I love the tips, they are tried and tested!

Inspiring Kitchen said...

Hydration is very important. I din;t run, but I walk and I usually do this later in the evening because it's cooler.

Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the Children’s Oxylent great Bubbly Berry Punch taste that kids love without sugar; sweetened with pure stevia.
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chris said...

Much prefer swimming when its warm.... that being said I don't particularly like any form of exercise. Thanks for the top tips.

Unknown said...

I'd like to try the children's multivitamins.

Pamela said...

Last week, one of my friend's teenagers actually fainted and had several issues her doctor said was dehydration. She's a runner and very active. I love the fun flavors and natural sugars.

Unknown said...

These are really great! My husband works outside and he is always looking for tips to stay hydrated.

Katie said...

Awesome tips! I have never tried or even heard of this brand, so I am highly interested in learning more!

Barb said...

I'd like to try the adult and kids drinks. Also the children's multivitamins would be useful to try.

Unknown said...

Working outside in the Alabama heat, this would be up my alley! It would great for the kids to have while playing outside too.

Sunnymay said...

I'd like to try The Sport Oxylent 3-in-1 Comprehensive Powder. It helps with sustaining energy, giving you stamina and assists with recovery after exercising. It has no sugar and has Stevia as the sweetener instead. I like the Blueberry Burst because it's fun drinking blue drinks.

Unknown said...

I love to see that they have this for kids too. My girls and I are outside often, so something like this would be great for us.

Doran // HauteBeautyGuide said...

So cool. Perfect for road trips, too!

Echo aka The Mad Mommy said...

I like to get my walks in first thing in the morning. I also make sure I carry plenty of water for myself and the dogs.

Unknown said...

It is very important to keep hydrated during summer especially if you are a runner. Nice supplements!

laborders2000 said...

It is very important to stay hydrated as a runner. I know in the Georgia heat I have to do the same.

Unknown said...

It is summer and the heat is so exhausting! Stay hydrated so you can run well.

Unknown said...

Keep safe during summer. I know a lot of people suffered form heat stroke, most of them are runners.

Liz Mays said...

I never thought about running past public water sources. That is such a smart tip!

mail4rosey said...

I love that there are so many options. It def. makes sense to know them too, you want to stay hydrated when you're running.

Terri Beavers said...

I'd love to try the children's and sport Oxylent. One of the kids got too hot the other day and I made her drink plenty of water. Keeping this with us at all times to sip on would be a great idea and way to stay hydrated.

Unknown said...

I would like to try the Children's Oxylent. My daughter can always use a boost.

Anna Hettick said...

Great tips! I'm preggo so not running but I am trying to get plenty of approved exercise and I know keeping hydrated is a MUST.

CourtneyLynne said...

These are some great tips!!! Staying hydrated when it's hit is so important

CourtneyLynne said...

*hot* sorry for the typo

Anosa said...

Not heard of oxylent before I need to check it out. Such lovely tips

Austin Baroudi said...

I would love to try the Sport Supplement Drink!
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areck0001 said...

Multi Vitamin Oxylent would be something I'd like to try or the Sport Supplement Drink. Thanks very much!

Laura said...

I would really like to try the Prenatal Oxylent!

MaryJane Tauyan said...

nice! i always have water beside anywhere near me. sounds like a good product

Unknown said...

i drink water a lot. my mom used to make sure my brother and i drank it all the time when growing up and i think it just stuck with me. that mandrin flavor sounds great.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on being able to run again! I bet it must feel great to be doing something you are passionate about. These drink mixes sound interesting, I've never heard of them before. Thanks for sharing!

ConciergeLibrarian said...

Hydration is so very important for runners especially in these very hot months

G said...

I would like to try the Sport Oxylent in Blueberry Burst because it provides a vitalizing boost in energy.
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Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Oxylent – 30 Day Supply

Ray said...

I would like the Sport Oxylent to energize my gym workouts.

Unknown said...

I would like the Children's Oxylent for my nephew.

laurasloves said...

I would like to try the Children's Oxylent for my daughter.
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