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Summer Hydration Tips and Tricks
Posted on 6/14/21 at 9:15 am
Posted on 6/14/21 at 9:15 am
Looking for any and all advice on staying hydrated. Last summer all running was on a treadmill, and with the bulk of my training being outdoors now, staying hydrated seems like an impossible task.
Current running load at 16-20mpw not exceeding 8 at a time, 4 day bro split lifting on top of that. One day on the stationary bike.
Over the weekend hit my 5 mile run on Saturday, and was in a funk the rest of the weekend until I slammed Pedialyte last night.
What are your tips and do you have any supplements to help keep up with massive sweat loss that's inevitable in the 110 degree heat indexes we're looking at this week
Current running load at 16-20mpw not exceeding 8 at a time, 4 day bro split lifting on top of that. One day on the stationary bike.
Over the weekend hit my 5 mile run on Saturday, and was in a funk the rest of the weekend until I slammed Pedialyte last night.
What are your tips and do you have any supplements to help keep up with massive sweat loss that's inevitable in the 110 degree heat indexes we're looking at this week
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Posted on 6/14/21 at 9:36 am to DixonCider
On medium to long runs, I carry a water bottle with a Nuun hydration tablet or 2 mixed in. On bike rides, I’ve been using Skratch Hydration Mix and am really enjoying it. I also typically drink Pedialyte or Body Armor (along with a ton of ice water) when I get home from these runs/rides.
ETA: the water bottle I use is a 20 oz Nathan bottle that has a holster belt you can wear around your waist.
ETA: the water bottle I use is a 20 oz Nathan bottle that has a holster belt you can wear around your waist.
This post was edited on 6/14/21 at 9:37 am
Posted on 6/14/21 at 10:04 am to DixonCider
I just started carrying a water bottle. I had some kind of sports mix added in but I'm gonna look for something better. I took a sip every mile and it worked out well.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 10:17 am to DixonCider
Over 8 miles or so I’ll stage a water bottle about halfway. And I try to do my longer runs at night. The sun kills me.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 11:19 am to DixonCider
Add Pink Himalayan Salt to your water.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 11:24 am to DixonCider
Nuun hydration/electrolyte tablets are a solid addition if you’re looking for a supplement to add to your water
Posted on 6/14/21 at 12:14 pm to EyeOfTheFeTiger
Ordering a bunch of the nuun tablets today, and thanks for the advice. Does anyone have any experience with gatorlyte packets? Looks like you can get them for about 50 cents a pop ordering in bulk.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 12:39 pm to DixonCider
Hydration belt is the only way I could keep going outside. Mine has two bottles on it, I think 10 oz each. Mix up some gatorade or tablets in there, and put them in the freezer for a couple of hours. They won't freeze all the way doing that, but will get a little slushy. When you're 4 miles into a run, taking a sip of warm water that has gotten that way being strapped to your sweaty body isn't good. Also do this on the bike, but I also have a 24 oz water bottle in the holster on my bike.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 12:41 pm to NotoriousFSU
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Add Pink Himalayan Salt to your water.
why? what makes it different from regular salt?
Posted on 6/14/21 at 12:59 pm to iAmBatman
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Table salt is a heavily processed form of sodium called “sodium chloride”. Although it is similar in taste to naturally occurring rock, crystal or sea salt, it provides few of the health benefits that these natural sources do.
Table salt is made by heating up natural salt to an incredibly high temperature, which causes it to lose many of its beneficial elements and minerals, reducing it to only two minerals—sodium and chloride.
Natural sources of salt, such as sea salts and Himalayan salts, are harvested by being dried in the sun, which allows them to retain their naturally-occurring health beneficial nutrients.[/quote
The main health benefit of Himalayan salt comes from the 84 trace minerals that are found inside it. These are the same minerals that are found inside the human body and are necessary for proper function and good health. Some of the health benefits that can be gained from consuming these minerals include:
Improved vascular health
Balanced pH levels in the body
Less muscle cramps
Healthy sleep patterns
Increased hydration
Improved electrolyte balance
Improved metabolic function
Posted on 6/14/21 at 1:16 pm to NotoriousFSU
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Improved vascular health
Balanced pH levels in the body
Less muscle cramps
Healthy sleep patterns
Increased hydration
Improved electrolyte balance
Improved metabolic function
seems snake oily...where did you find this? link?
Posted on 6/14/21 at 1:17 pm to DixonCider
Salt your food more. You’ll need the extra sodium.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 1:20 pm to iAmBatman
Actually pink salt is more nutritious than regular salt. I find it tastes better too.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 1:36 pm to iAmBatman
Himalayan Pink Salt vs Table Salt
I’m sure there’s more in depth research/debate on the benefits being claimed in the article, but it’s been from my own experience in dealing with hydration practices that I’ve found Himalayan Pink Salt to be superior in reducing cramping primarily. I use it for when hiking where water supply is limited, as well as for when I’m working out and playing basketball.
quote:
seems snake oily
I’m sure there’s more in depth research/debate on the benefits being claimed in the article, but it’s been from my own experience in dealing with hydration practices that I’ve found Himalayan Pink Salt to be superior in reducing cramping primarily. I use it for when hiking where water supply is limited, as well as for when I’m working out and playing basketball.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 4:12 pm to DixonCider
drink all day every day is best.
If you try to "hydrate" rt before running you will just have water sloshing around in your stomach making you sluggish. You need to be pre hydrated.
If you try to "hydrate" rt before running you will just have water sloshing around in your stomach making you sluggish. You need to be pre hydrated.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 7:37 pm to DixonCider
I take a smaller running bottle fill it with water and freeze it. It thaws pretty quickly as I run in the heat. I generally just use it to cool myself down. Icy cold water on my head on a 6 mile run feels incredible.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:28 pm to DixonCider
I been drinking this stuff called aqua hydrate and notice a difference from plain water
It’s got high ph and very high in electrolytes which is key for proper hydration since you sweat out the electrolytes and if you only replace with water then you aren’t fully hydrating since you aren’t necessarily replacing the electrolytes (minerals)
It’s got high ph and very high in electrolytes which is key for proper hydration since you sweat out the electrolytes and if you only replace with water then you aren’t fully hydrating since you aren’t necessarily replacing the electrolytes (minerals)
Posted on 6/14/21 at 9:31 pm to DixonCider
Hydration begins the night before.
I drink 4-10 bottles at night. And three bottles before I'm dressed in the mornings.
I drink 4-10 bottles at night. And three bottles before I'm dressed in the mornings.
Posted on 6/15/21 at 12:08 am to SlidellCajun
The pH stuff is fool’s gold.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 6:45 am to X123F45
My God, you must pee a lot. How big are the bottles?
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