SHIFT Sport Electrolytes contains sodium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C. Electrolytes help maintain the body's fluid balance and are important for normal muscle and nerve function. During long endurance activities such as marathons, the body loses electrolytes through sweat, especially sodium, so it is important to replenish both fluids and electrolytes.

How to optimize electrolyte intake before and after a race?

For most runners, it is more important to stay well hydrated and maintain normal electrolyte levels in the days leading up to the race than to try to compensate with large amounts on race day itself. By regularly consuming electrolytes in advance, you can help support normal fluid balance before the start.

At the same time, it is important to avoid drinking significantly more than your thirst indicates. Both too little and too much fluid can negatively affect performance.

How to use SHIFT Sport Electrolytes before a race

The days before the race: 1 sachet daily dissolved in water, preferably in connection with training or throughout the day as part of normal fluid intake.

On race day: 1 sachet in water with breakfast or in the hours before the start. Also make sure to drink normally throughout the day without overdoing your fluid intake.

Post-race: 1 sachet in water the same day after finishing to help replace electrolytes lost through sweat and as part of your normal recovery routine.

For best effect over time

Electrolytes are essential for the body's fluid balance and muscle function. If you exercise regularly, especially during long sessions or training that involves a lot of sweating, it may be beneficial to use SHIFT Sport Electrolytes, not just in connection with competitions.

Regarding stomach problems on race day

SHIFT Sport Electrolytes is designed to be gentle on the stomach and contains no sugar alcohols, which are known to cause stomach upset. Most people will therefore be able to use the product both before and after a run without discomfort.