Hydration Special

Hydration Special

From Paula's Run Club by Momentum Media & Broadcast

April 21, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Darjela Zdrava discussing hydration strategies leading up to the London Marathon.

Welcome to this bonus edition of Paula's Run Club on the final week in the run up to the London Marathon where we speak to Darjela Zdrava who is a product developer with our sponsor HYCO. Darjela gives us some insight into HYDRATION and RUNNING, explaining why balancing sodium and electrolytes is important, staying hydrated the week before the marathon and how to do it during the race and Paula asks if the Pee Test can be trusted.. it's not crystal clear! PLUS Paula and Thommo give their top tips for race day and just when did Paula last go to the cinema?! Our sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered - have got some amazing offers for our Run Club community: Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine. 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER 20% OFF YOUR SECOND Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at ⁠https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk⁠ PLUS Wahoo, the Premier Treadmill specialists, have an offer for us. You can get a free Headwind Fan (worth £229.99) when you buy a KICKR Run. Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at ⁠wahoofitness.com⁠ We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paula, Thommo

Guest: Darjela Zdrava

Topics covered

  • hydration
  • running
  • marathon preparation
  • electrolytes
  • race day tips

Keywords

  • hydration
  • sodium
  • electrolytes
  • marathon
  • race day tips
  • HYCO
  • Wahoo

Sponsors

HYCO, Wahoo

Mentioned in this episode

Places: London Marathon

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