You’ve trained for months. You’ve got your bib number, your race playlist, your lucky socks.
Now it’s time to prep for one of the most underrated parts of marathon success:
👉 Hydration.
Not just during the run — but before it.
So let’s talk about how to hydrate before a marathon without overdoing it, cramping up, or running to the porta-potty every mile.
And yes, electrolytes like Mizu Lab are part of the plan.
Why Pre-Marathon Hydration Matters
Think of hydration like charging your phone overnight — you want to start the race at 100%, not playing catch-up mid-run.
When you’re properly hydrated:
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Your blood flows better (hello oxygen delivery)
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Your muscles contract efficiently
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You reduce the risk of cramps, fatigue, and brain fog
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Your body can regulate temperature (aka, you sweat smart)
But guzzling plain water all day before a race? Not the answer.
Electrolytes > Just Water
Here’s the thing: your body doesn’t run on water alone.
It needs a blend of sodium, potassium, calcium, etc.
Drinking too much water without electrolytes can actually dilute your sodium levels — not ideal when you're about to sweat buckets for 3+ hours.
Pre-Race Hydration Plan
48 Hours Before
✅ Begin “topping off” your hydration stores
✅ Mix in 1–2 servings of an electrolyte drink like Mizu Lab daily
✅ Keep caffeine and alcohol low (sorry)
Night Before
✅ Sip water consistently, but don’t chug
✅ Take 1 serving of electrolytes with dinner (or earlier if you're sensitive)
✅ Pee should be pale yellow — not water-clear
Morning of Race Day
✅ 2–3 hours before: drink about 400–600ml of water with electrolytes
✅ Last hour: small sips only, especially if you're prone to stomach sloshing
✅ Bonus: Choose something that tastes good — nerves can kill appetite, and bland drinks don’t help
Mizu Lab Electrolytes = Marathon Prep That Actually Tastes Good
Hydrating doesn’t have to be boring.
Mizu Lab’s Asian-inspired electrolyte powders are made for people who move — and people who care about what goes into their bodies.
Each pouch contains:
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Over 1000mg of electrolytes and vitamins
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Zero added sugar
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No dairy, no fake dyes
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Flavors like:
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Shine Muscat & Aloe
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Lychee & Mangosteen
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Passion Fruit & Green Plum
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Asian Yogurt Drink & Strawberry
- Yuzu & Mango
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Easy to sip. Easy to love. Easy on your stomach. 🙌
Final Thoughts
Hydration starts before the starting line.
By combining water with the right electrolytes, you give your body the fuel it needs to run smarter, recover faster, and maybe even PR.
So load up smart. Balance your minerals. And let Mizu Lab be your secret weapon for that first step — and the last mile.
