Forums >General Running>When to Hydrate on Long Runs? How far is too far w/o water?
Dave
How long does water take to absorb into your system? I usually drink about 8oz ten minutes before I head out, but is that doing me any good? Should I be drinking it an hour before?
I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it. dgb2n@yahoo.com
There is no training benefit to dehydration and obvious downsides.
This link seemed pretty authoritative: http://www.milk.co.uk/page.aspx?intPageID=126 10-15 minutes ahead should be enough. FWIW, I carry water on anything longer than about 50 minutes in warm weather and maybe 1:15 in cooler weather. 4 x 8 ounce bottles on my fuel belt and I'll stop and refill if I'm out long enough. There is no training benefit to dehydration and obvious downsides.
I'm sorry, but no decent runner tries to run while wearing a fuel belt
rectumdamnnearkilledem
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
Count me out too. Although, technically I have a different brand. So can I still be a runner? Damn! I'm conflicted
Now, Zoomie. Çan't we be mediocre together? Its not like you've got 48 miles in your log (total) like our new found troll friend.
I do not know if you are moaning about my point of view or not, but if you are, I am sorry to found the tender spot.
Old, Slow, Happy
I would like it to be known that I run up to 16 miles and never carry any fluids. I guess that makes me a decent runner. However, my last HM was at 1:54. That ain't very fast. I guess I'm not a decent runner. BUT.........1:54 is good for me. I very pleased with the time. I had an issue in the race that probably added 4 minutes to my time. So if I'm a decent runner or not is for me and my heart to decide- not judged by whether I carry fluids. BTW..I think Zoomy is a very decent runner. (and I don't even know her)
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