Ep.18 - Sweat Sodium Test on Rich Soares

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 303Endurance Podcast. This episode is a continuation of sorts from our Episode 17 where we 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

Follow us on Insta to see pictures of the testing. 

Are you an endurance athlete in Colorado? Be sure to check out the 303Endurance community.

Interested in sweat sodium testing? Reach out to Dina or Bob to schedule this testing if you are in the CO Front Range area. And if you are located elsewhere, we also offer onsite testing and educational clinics for your team or training club. 

Got a sports nutrition question for the Sport Dietitians? Email us your inquiry and we’ll get it on a future Q&A episode.

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