Why Two Athletes at the Same Race Have Completely Different Hydration Needs
Published on: 06/05/2026
Same distance, same conditions, same finish line — and wildly different sodium requirements. Here's why.
Sweat Testing

Same distance, same conditions, same finish line — and wildly different sodium requirements. Here's why.

Unlike VO2 max or lactate threshold, your sweat sodium concentration is fixed. Test once, and the data never expires.

A step-by-step guide to translating your sweat data into a leg-by-leg race day plan — from the swim exit to the finish line.

What it measures, how the test works, and who genuinely stands to benefit. A clear breakdown with no hype.