Minimize Heatstroke, Medical Director Semarang 10K Reveals the Importance of Essential Minerals While Running

Kapanlagi.com - The preparation is quite easy and does not require much additional equipment, making running one of the most popular sports today. Although it has many health benefits, runners need to pay attention to their own condition as well as the surrounding environment while running, as some dangerous conditions such as heatstroke can arise from exercising in unsuitable environmental conditions, one of which is when the body lacks fluids or essential minerals.

Interestingly, in the Semarang 10K event, Le Minerale, with its quality essential minerals, is once again trusted as a strategic partner as the official mineral water at both national and international running events. The presence of Water Stations provided by the organizing team and Le Minerale has proven effective in helping to meet the body's mineral needs, thus minimizing dehydration and the occurrence of heatstroke in the thousands of runners participating. Curious to see how it works?

1. Prevent Heatstroke While Running by Meeting Mineral Needs

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Heatstroke itself is a drastic and sudden increase in body temperature reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. However, heatstroke can be minimized by ensuring adequate fluid and mineral intake needed by the body. This was also conveyed by the Medical Director of Semarang 10K, Dr. Wawan Budi Susilo, Sp.KO, who stated that mineral needs are one way to prevent heatstroke among participants while running.

"Pay attention to our own condition which is an internal factor and the surrounding environment which is an external factor. You need to understand what the expected temperature and humidity conditions are like. For instance, currently, the temperature is quite good at 24 to 26 degrees Celsius, but the humidity is high at 85 to 90 percent, causing body heat to be unable to escape. So, even though the temperature is pleasant and comfortable, there are still runners who experience heatstroke," he explained.

Dr. Wawan added that the presence of Water Stations from Le Minerale at various points during the Semarang 10K has proven to minimize cases of severe heatstroke. Participants can take advantage of these stations to drink and replenish the fluids and minerals lost during running. Out of thousands of participants, only five were recorded to have experienced severe heatstroke, and they were subsequently well managed.

2. Types of Mineral Water That Are Good to Consume for Overcoming Dehydration

Semarang 10K

"Tips for keeping runners fit is to hydrate adequately. This should be done before starting the run, then during the run, and after finishing the run. It's okay to keep drinking, as there are plenty of Water Stations available," he explained.

Dr. Wawan also advised that the type of mineral water that is good to consume for overcoming dehydration is sterilized mineral water, well-packaged, tightly sealed, tested by BPOM, and not exposed to direct sunlight. Le Minerale bottled water meets these criteria.

Coach of the Indorunners running community, Harris Silaban, who participated in the Semarang 10K, said he was helped by the presence of Le Minerale Water Stations, "It’s very helpful; the abundance of Le Minerale Water Stations makes it easy to take a break and hydrate to recover the body's condition."

"Overall, thank you for your support - Le Minerale, consistent and proper training is very important to improve endurance and body strength, and of course, the essential minerals from Le Minerale help enhance the performance of each runner," Harris added.

The same sentiment was expressed by Natalia, an Indorunners member, who said she felt refreshed after drinking Le Minerale. "Le Minerale is a refreshing drinking water that is different from other bottled waters. It has a slightly sweet taste," said Natalia. After running for 1 hour and 20 minutes, this woman from Surabaya admitted she ran smoothly without being hindered by dehydration thanks to the placement of Water Stations at specific points.

(kly/tmi)