How much water to drink the day before a marathon?
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According to the Institute of Medicine, male athletes should aim for around 104 ounces of daily fluid intake and female athletes for 72 ounces, but simply chugging water the day before a marathon is not the right strategy. Properly hydrating the day before a marathon is a careful balancing act that involves consistent intake and strategic use of electrolytes, not a last-minute fluid binge.
