Hydration Beliefs and Practices among Runners in a Midwest Marathon

An abstract of a study by Stamey et al describing the beliefs and practices regarding fluid intake of all finishers of the Collumbus Marathon is presented. Overall beliefs do not translate into practice. Based on subject responses, runners have developed inconsistencies in their hydration beliefs and practices. Adopting the current hydration recommendations endorsed by the American Dietetic Association and major sports medicine organizations may strengthen beliefs and practices of proper hydration techniques among marathon runners and their coaches.