Bianca is training to run a half marathon with her father. She starts recording podcasts of her training methods to share with him. Her first podcast focuses on the key concept that it is important to hydrate, or drink liquids, before, during, and after you run. Which of these sentences should she include to clarify the idea that, when hydrating, it’s important to choose the right liquid to nourish your body? A. One good hydration practice is to carry a water bottle with you wherever you go and try to drink at least 60 ounces of water each day. B. If you don’t hydrate before you begin your exercise regimen, your body can be depleted of needed liquids, which can negatively impact your run. C. When hydrating before a run, it is important to avoid caffeinated drinks; these kinds of drinks can accelerate dehydration. D. Without proper fluid intake before a run, you can become dehydrated, which can lead to fatigue, muscle cramping, or even more serious complications such as heat stroke.

D. Without proper fluid intake before a run, you can become dehydrated, which can lead to fatigue, muscle cramping, or even more serious complications such as heat stroke.

Explanation:

"Running" and "hydration" go side-by-side. In order to have a good performance in running, it is important to consider the right kind and amount of fluid intake before, during and after running. The type of drink will largely depend on the intensity of the run. For example, you have to take in "sports drink" after a 90-minute run in order to replace the lost electrolytes.

Drinking coffee is also advisable, especially for a long run. Coffee doesn't cause dehydration. It is a diuretic, thus it may cause the runner to have more bathroom stops, but it will not dehydrate the runner.

The question is asking for the "right liquid" that will nourish the body, thus the answer is choice D. It talks about "proper fluid intake" before running. It also talks about the consequences of dehydration, which even makes proper fluid intake "essential."

So, this explains the answer.