WHYAbout 60% of the human adult body is water. The brain and heart are 73% water, lungs are about 83% water, the skin 64% and muscles are 79%! Once those hydration levels get out of balance, you’ll start slowing down as the symptoms of dehydration take over your body as it tries to protect itself. […]
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June
21
CHATTAJACK 2020 – NUTRITION
posted by Chris Hipgrave
A well researched and practiced nutrition plan for Chattajack is very important, especially so for the later stages of the race where stories of spectacular bonks in the closing miles are too common. However, that plan will be different for everyone. Just because it worked for your buddy, doesn’t mean it will work for you. […]
June
11
CHATTAJACK 2020 – TRAINING
posted by Chris Hipgrave
It goes without saying, but Chattajack is a paddling race, therefore, paddling should be your primary form of training. If you’re new to paddling endurance events, then the best thing you can do is simply paddle more! But even if you’re a mildly seasoned paddler, you soon realize there is only so much time in […]
Chris Hipgrave 