In this “Wild Card” episode, Bob and Dina meet in person to conduct a sweat sodium composition test on Rich Soares, a Denver-based coach, triathlete and cyclist, and host of the 303 Endurance Podcast (formerly Mile High Endurance Podcast).  This episode is a continuation of sorts from our previous Episode 17 where Bob and Dina interviewed Andy Blow of the Precision Fuel & Hydration company to talk more about the science of sweat, hydration, and electrolyte replenishment. If you’re not familiar with the testing of sweat sodium, you get to listen in on the process and learn why the “Test Don’t Guess” mantra rings true.
As we do the sweat testing on Rich, we discuss:
· Why to do sweat sodium composition testing
· How sweat rate comes into the formula of determining fluid and electrolyte strategies for training and competition
· Rich’s subjective AND objective observations about his sweat
· The surprising results of Rich’s sweat sodium test
· How we go about putting more of the hydration and electrolyte puzzle together
Links:
· Follow us on Instagram at @isnpodcast to see pictures from our testing with Rich
· Check out Rich’s 303 Endurance Podcast: 303endurancepodcast
Interested in sweat sodium testing? Reach out to Dina or Bob to schedule this testing if you are in the Colorado Front Range area. And if you are located elsewhere, we also offer onsite testing and educational clinics for your team or training club.
Send us your sports nutrition questions to hello@insidesportsnutrition.com and we’ll get it on a future Q&A episode. Learn about Bob and Dina’s services: Find Bob at www.enrgperformance.comand Dina at www.nutritionmechanic.com