If you are a state employee, or if you are a local employee covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System and your employer has elected to participate in the state health insurance program, you are probably eligible to enroll in one of the health insurance plans administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds. However, if you were previously covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System for at least 6 months (and have not since taken a WRS benefit), you must apply for health coverage within 30 calendar days of your first day of employment.
Susan Powell of Runners World recommends drinking 16 to 24 ounces of fluids -- either water or a mixture of water and sports drinks -- two to three hours before a half-marathon. This will give you enough time for your body to process the water, so you shouldn't need to go to the bathroom during the race. About 30 minutes before the race begins, consume another 5 to 7 ounces of liquid. This should be your last intake of water before the race.
Fortify yourself with fluids before you run, and aggressively consume fluids during your run. An hour or two before your run or race (depending on your tolerance), top off your fluid tank by guzzling 16 ounces of water or sports drink. Then take in between 5 and 12 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes during the run. If you're running for less than an hour, you'll be fine drinking just water. Your body's stores of carbohydrates and electrolytes are sufficient to carry you for at least that long. 3. When you run long, use a sports drink.