Dr. MLK,Jr brithplace
Pre-Dawn Alarm Clock
Run/Walk/Run LHR
No, I don't track it.
144 oz? Isn't that like 8 or 9 individual bottles of water?
Yikes, my kidneys Sounds like a lot to me. I can say I know I didn't drink that much. Probably a third of that maybe?
No, but I'm now secretly keeping track of yours.
I try too drink throughout the day and during the run. IV drip at night.
--Jimmy
Triathlete or Runner?
Aaack!
I don't measure fluid intake during the day but gauge it by the number of trips to the bathroom. I can tell when I've had enough if you know what I mean.
As for runs, during training I usually only drink if I feel I need to. Usually this means not fluid or anything for HM distance or less. This changes when it gets hot.
My last marathon was in higher temps and I had fluids every station after the HM but not much and most of this was dumped on my head.
One other note - it seems that sodas act as a diuretic for me but water and other non carbonated drinks not so much.
While you're in the bathroom, take a look at the color of your urine. That's the best general way to tell if you're drinking enough water. Urine should be clear or very pale yellow. Brighter yellow could mean dehydration even if you're not thirsty. (Synthetic riboflavin--vitamin B2--common in supplements and fortification of junk food, can cause a very bright yellow urine soon after consumption.)
Phil Maffetone
