"Adequate water intake" means that you drink enough water that your urine is almost clear or the color of lemonade. Counting glasses of water is too much work; so just drink plenty of water and don't go for the gold. Watch out for juices and sports drinks! They can be very high in calories, especially when you consider servings. For example, Vitamin Water bottles actually have 2.5 servings in them! Juices can easily be diluted, but stay away from energy drinks and sodas. Carbonation is a killer when it comes to your cardio endurance- it will suck the air right out of you and make your lungs feel constricted.
Remember that your body is a chemical reaction happening every minute. You need water, blood sugar and oxygen to complete the experiment of fitness. If you're missing out on any of these elements you won't be reaching your potential or feeling as loose and light as you could.
So drink up! Carry a large water bottle, buy bottled waters if you like those, set your microwave timer for every 60 minutes and drink when it beeps, drink after each restroom stop, or write notes reminding yourself to drink. You can do it!
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