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MAY 2012 Outdoor Activities Store HK Rewards Program Newsletters Catalogs Coaching Education   In the Spotlight:     Make sense of the hydration hype with new release "Drink as much as you can, even before you feel thirsty." That's been the mantra to athletes and coaches for the past three decades, and bottled water and sports drinks have flourished into billion-dollar industries in the same short time. The problem is that an overhydrated athlete is at a performance disadvantage and at risk of exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH)--a potentially fatal condition. Dr. Tim Noakes takes you inside the science of athlete hydration for a fascinating look at the human body’s need for water and how it uses the liquids it ingests. He sets the record straight, exposing the myths surrounding dehydration and presents up-to-date hydration guidelines for endurance sport and prolonged training activities. Read more.     USA Triathlon offers expert advice for multisport enthusiasts Triathletes, rejoice! For the first time, USA Triathlon, its elite athletes, and the nation’s most respected coaches share their secrets, strategies, and advice for every stage, every event, and every aspect of the world’s most demanding sport. From training to technique, fueling to recovery, if it’s essential to the sport, it is covered in Complete Triathlon Guide. In this guide, you’ll find invaluable bike-handling techniques straight from the pros, learn how to assess running form and improve running cadence and stride, troubleshoot your freestyle swim stroke, and shave seconds off starts and transitions. Whether you’re gearing up for your first race or you’re a hard-core competitor looking to stay ahead of the pack, this is the one book you should not be without. Read more. Swim, bike, run titles to get you in front of the competition!     Now available in an easy-to-use, interactive format, this brochure is a complete selection of our new and best-selling swimming, cycling, running, and triathlon resources. Take a guided tour that includes excerpts, video, webinars, and more. Click here to look inside.     Get better race times with bestselling running resources                 Stay connected with HK Subscribe, unsubscribe, or customize your email preferences, here. Human Kinetics | 1607 N. Market St. | Champaign | IL | 61820