100PLUS Active Powder Sachets are sachets that can easily fit into your running belt, shorts or tights pocket, sports pouch, or in your hiking bagpack; making them an ideal option for travel
While taking electrolyte powder daily isn't always a necessity, consuming them in the days leading up to your race could very well make the difference between suffering from cramps mid race and finishing your marathon race strong.
Afterall, most athletes know that executing a race successfully is not simply about your training load and mileage, but also getting your nutrition and fueling strategy spot on - with these playing a key part in the week leading up to your race.
What do hydration powders such as 100PLUS Active Isotonic Powder do?
The 100PLUS Active Isotonic Powder helps to boost hydration levels and maintain levels of electrolytes in the body, especially if you are an athlete or an active individual.
Put simply, electrolytes are chemicals that regulate nerve and muscle function, hydrate the body, balance blood acidity and pressure, and help rebuild damaged tissue. The muscles and neurons are sometimes referred to as the “electric tissues” of the body.
Convenient, Travel-friendly
Comprising similar ingredients as the regular 100PLUS Active drink, the Active Isotonic Powder comes in 15g sachets which is makes it a very convenient option for runners or cyclists heading overseas for their races or adventures.
The sachets are small enough and easily fit into your running belt, shorts or tights pocket, sports pouch, or in your hiking bagpack.
Local running group Fast and Free Run Club, who completed the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in January, shared the convenience and benefits of traveling with the 100PLUS Active Isotonic Powder on their recent travels.
"These are so convenient you could just pop them into the bottle," says Dadima Kimmex, a run captain of FFRC.
When asked what his hydration strategy looks like for long runs, Azaria Heng, co-founder of FFRC shared: "I try to keep it simple - usually the night before a bottle of electrolytes, in the morning a bottle of electrolytes as well, and I'll be sure to to top up my carbs from various sources - I find that things like toasts and bananas work well for me."
Why are Electrolytes important to be consumed pre race and drinking water alone isn't enough?
Electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium provide an essential supplement to the body in place of the loss of the said minerals through perspiration and help with muscle recovery.
However, it is also important to note that too much of a good thing can also be bad and the same applies to electrolytes. When in doubt, experiment which amount is right for you during your training runs ahead of your race.