Sebelum long run, kamu bisa memilih:
Nasi dengan lauk yang sedikit asin.
Roti dengan telur.
Oatmeal dengan sedikit garam.
Sup ringan.
Kentang rebus dengan sedikit garam.
Sports drink.
Tablet elektrolit sesuai aturan pakai.
Jika ingin mencoba tambahan natrium, mulai dari jumlah kecil dan lihat respons tubuh. Jangan menunggu hari race untuk bereksperimen.
Konsumsi garam sebelum long run tidak wajib untuk semua pelari. Jika lari tidak terlalu lama, cuaca sejuk, dan kamu sudah makan normal, tambahan garam khusus biasanya tidak diperlukan.
Namun, natrium bisa membantu pada kondisi tertentu, terutama long run panjang, cuaca panas-lembap, keringat sangat banyak, atau pelari yang memang sulit mempertahankan cairan. Pilihan terbaik biasanya bukan makan garam langsung, melainkan mendapatkan natrium dari makanan, sports drink, atau elektrolit dengan takaran jelas.
Kuncinya adalah personalisasi. Tubuh pelari berbeda-beda. Coba strategi hidrasi dan elektrolit saat latihan, amati respons tubuh. Dalam long run, yang dibutuhkan adalah cerdas membaca kebutuhan tubuh.
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