Is Drinking Too Much Water Before a Run Bad? Understanding Hyponatremia and Optimal Hydration
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in the *New England Journal of Medicine*, 13% of Boston Marathon runners developed hyponatremia. This potentially fatal condition is often caused by drinking too much water before or during a run, making it critical to understand why drinking too much water before a run is bad and how to get your hydration right.