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Not trying to distract from the original post, but this is kind of along the same lines - is weight loss normal after a long run or are you all better at drinking water? I couldn't find an answer on google whether weight loss was ok, just that weight gain increases your chances of Hyponatremia. I ran 20 on Saturday, drank 100oz, took two s-caps, and lost 2lb, and ran 10mi on Sunday, drank 80oz and lost 2lb. Week over week it's a 2lb loss. After Saturday I had salt on my arms and felt a little light headed, so that's obvious I didn't drink enough. As far as electrolytes in the water, I figure just what they recommend you take per hour.
Weight loss is normal after a long run, especially in warm weather. At a certain point, it's not physically possible to hydrate as fast as you are losing water and bad things can happen if you try.
Again, drink to thirst.
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I've been known to lose 8-10 pounds on a long run in the summer. If only it were permanent.
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If I did this in hot weather, after 2-3 days I would be very dehydrated. But I don't force down 2 liters in half an hour either.
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Electro-Mix made by the Emergen-C people. is really good. No other sweetners or anything. It's fine in just water, or in a diluted fruit juice. Or even just a shake of salt and potassium in a diluted fruit juice.
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Also: I am generally in the 'drink to thirst; your body knows what to do' camp. In ultras, electrolyte supplementation becomes a bigger deal.
ok good to know it's normal thankyou MM.
As for the permanent, I like to pause for a moment and pretend the number is my real weight. 8lb would be de-lightful
If I did this in hot weather, after 2-3 days I would be very dehydrated.
Would you be thirsty?
Nope. I have to make a conscious effort to rehydrate to the point of frequent clear urine.
It's not the type of thing that happens over one run....but a graduate dehydration over a few days where the body apparently "gets used to" being dehydrated and does not signal thirst sufficient for full rehydration. I use myself as an example to make the point but this isn't exactly rare either.
Weighing in is a good way to spot this. The first time it happened this year I suddenly realized I was 4lbs light every morning.
Another 2c - regardless of the studies/science etc, if it works for you that's the truth. Personally (as a heavier runner, living a very hot/humid place) the salts do make a difference on the run, and my best marathons are also those where I have taken in a good few electrolytes.
I prefer the high electrolyte gels - Powergel has 200mg of sodium (and a new version now has 300mg (the taste has suffered a bit)). First Endurance liquid shot also has a high mix of electrolytes. Both are products I liked in use.
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