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Have you ever gotten a DNF? Sometimes quitting in the middle of a race is undoubtedly the right thing to do. Other times, you will be full of regret when you do. Either way, it will sting for a while.

On today\u2019s Run to the Top Podcast, Coach Claire talks about the dreaded DNF. She speaks from personal experience on this one, because she\u2019s been there. She\u2019ll go over:

• when it\u2019s a really good idea to stop a race,\xa0
• when you should probably push on try to finish, and\xa0
• how to get over a DNF and get back to better racing in the future.

If you\u2019ve ever DNFd or if you haven\u2019t (yet!), preparing yourself for how to manage now while help you make a better decision on race day!

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• Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise
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• Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training.

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When coaching endurance runners of all levels to be their best, I always emphasize the need for proper hydration with the right balance of electrolytes.\xa0 Most athletes I\u2019ve coached are surprised to learn that their sodium needs are actually much higher than they expected and it\u2019s been hurting their performance.\xa0

Part of the reason athletes need much more sodium than they think is not just because they lose electrolytes through their sweat, but also because athletes tend to eat very healthy diets. They\u2019ve been told that salt is a bad thing in food and frequently don\u2019t get enough for their lifestyle.\xa0

Much of the science of sodium is based on people who eat highly processed diets which also are very low in potassium. It could actually be the low potassium levels causing the issues that sodium has been blamed for!\xa0

What is clear is that both sodium and potassium at the proper levels are essential for high performance (and for life in general!).\xa0

That's why we partnered with LMNT to offer a free sample pack of their electrolyte mix.

Head to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect to get yours now. The Sample Pack includes 8 packets of LMNT (2 citrus, 2 raspberry, 2 orange, and 2 raw unflavored).