What do electrolytes and sodium have to do with hydration? Is water alone not enough?

Question

Ever since I started running, all I know is that I need to drink a sh*t ton of electrolytes. But I would like to understand why on a physiological level.

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Answer 1

Sodium and potassium are also how your nerve cells generate an electrical charge as well. Which is why you get cramps if you are out of whack.