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posted: 3/30/2008 at 4:46 PM |
I just want to make sure that I am hydrating properly on my long runs. Today I ran 22 miles and had 8 oz of water before I left and then 32 oz along the way -- 24 oz Ultima and 8 oz water. My concern is that the last marathon I ran, I started cramping at mile 14. I had stupidly drunk more water than I usually do (I am not normally a huge water drinker as I have a horrible addiction to Diet Coke) and I thought that might have been the problem since I drank 32 oz of water the day before and I normally would not. I just don't want to have any issues with my next marathon, which is 5/4.
In general, I feel great after a long run -- happy and minor tiredness in my legs.
Any thoughts?
Also, I know I should stop drinking Diet Coke and I will soon but I am not ready yet!  |
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posted: 3/30/2008 at 5:05 PM |
| Sorry, I am not much help with the hydration question. I just wanted to let you know I am in the same boat. I love my diet coke too!!!!!! My first HM is next weekend and I am trying to give up the diet coke and drink more water this week. I am not sure if I can make it. Good luck to you in your race! |
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posted: 3/30/2008 at 11:51 PM |
I've been reading a great book by Jeff Galloway and his theory on drinking while running is to drink until you can feel the water swishing around in your tummy, and then stop.
Personally, I drink HEAPS of water regardless of weather and always make sure that if I'm doing a long run in the morning that I drink a fair bit before bed and if I wake during the night. The last thing I want is to be dehydrated.
Is it possible that during the marathon when you cramped you were already dehydrated, even though you'd had a heap of water? I think the theory is that by the time you realise you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated. Dunno, but just a thought. |
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