Strategies for Running a Marathon in Hot Weather, Expert Doctors Recommend Meeting the Body's Hydration and Mineral Needs

Kapanlagi.com - It's no secret that sports like marathon running have many benefits for the body's health. However, engaging in this physical activity during hot weather, as happened recently, presents its own challenges, one of which is the risk of dehydration.

Nevertheless, the Jakarta Marathon 2023 was successfully held recently in the midst of relatively hot weather. During the event, it was estimated that the temperature reached 30 degrees, hotter than usual.

The success of this is inseparable from the committee's efforts to anticipate various risks by providing hot environment risk protection, including placing Le Minerale water stations as hydration fluids. This year's event is considered to have above-standard quality and has received praise from runners, both domestic and international!

1. The Importance of Meeting Hydration and Mineral Needs

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For those who want to run a marathon in hot weather, there is advice given by a medical expert. Yup, Dr. Antonius Andi, Sp.KO, Medical Director of Jakarta Marathon 2023, who is also a sports doctor accompanying the National Team in the Olympics, gives his advice from a medical perspective.

"There are two very important things to avoid health problems when running in hot weather, namely body hydration and meeting mineral needs. Sometimes runners only focus on body fluids, but it should also be realized that maintaining adequate minerals is also very important in maintaining performance."

Minerals themselves have a role in helping regulate body temperature to remain stable in hot conditions. In addition, the minerals contained in mineral water also have the function of delivering oxygen to various body tissues. If the transfer is hindered, many people feel dizzy when dehydrated and overheated.

2. Proven Quality of Le Minerale

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The sufficiency of minerals and hydration points is very important. This is what makes the Medical Director of Jakarta Marathon 2023 and the committee choose Le Minerale as the official mineral water that has proven its quality. During the event, Le Minerale water stations are placed in 25 strategic points.

"In the midst of this hot weather, we strive to make Jakarta Marathon the lowest risk running race in Indonesia. Therefore, we pay attention to all the most important aspects, including the quality of mineral water as a hydration partner. The selected mineral water must have high-quality essential minerals, and this is marked by a fresher and lighter taste when consumed. High-quality minerals are not only important for maintaining body fluids, but also for replenishing lost minerals during running and ultimately having a positive impact on the fitness of the runners," said Dr. Andi.

With the selection of Le Minerale as the hydration partner, this is evidence of the organizer's trust in the quality and content of Le Minerale. This mineral water brand is trusted to meet the hydration needs of runners, especially in extreme weather. Its essential minerals content has been tested and meets international standards. At every water station, Le Minerale is present to restore the runners' body fitness until the finish line.

Dr. Tirta Mandira Hudhi, also known as Dr. Tirta, is one of the participants who visited Le Minerale's water station. He said, "In high temperatures, quality hydration is indeed needed. The organizers' choice of Le Minerale is the right choice. What sets Le Minerale apart from other mineral waters is its mineral content, which is needed for optimal rehydration," he explained.

(kpl/wri)