Let's talk about consistently improving your running performance. Ever wondered why you have those good days when you hit a PB and you just can't account for it? And do you sometimes have a not-so-good experience (say a parkrun) where despite putting in the really hard effort you just couldn't get up to your usual speed? Every had one of those days where you experience muscle cramps making running feel very uncomfortable? Or maybe you felt fatigue and reduced energy levels can make it challenging to maintain a fast pace? You might even have experienced headache or dizziness, it can be difficult to concentrate on running and maintain balance. The reason for any of this might (might) be due to an excess salt consumption. How Much Salt Do You Need? How much salt do we need? For most adults, the American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. This is equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of salt. Yes - one teaspoon!...