Summer, Sweat and Salt

By Cathy Feiseler, MD Summer is here with all of its heat and humidity. Stories about heat stroke and dehydration are in the news. Then, in contrast, you hear a story about a runner who became hyponatremic (low sodium in the blood) and died from drinking too much water. What’s a runner to do? For [...]

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

The Road Runners Club of America wants to remind the running community about the importance of following our hot weather running tips. Running in the heat of summer can be dangerous if proper precautions and preparations are not followed. “About this time of year, I start to receive stories from around the country of runners [...]