RunningAHEAD - Topic: Water weight loss while running.

Chris_So_Cal

posted: 6/26/2008 at 11:50 AM

I weigh 225-230lbs. I have found while running for 45 min-hr with a temp in the68-72* I can easily loose 5-6 lbs on a run. Is this a safe amount? I don't like to hydrate unless I am going longer than an hour. Would a weight loss of 5-6lbs significantly hurt my performance on the runs?

girmann

Giant Flaming Dork

posted: 6/26/2008 at 12:07 PM

It shouldn't be an issue. I lose about the same amount in a 1 hour run and I'm @ 190lbs. I don't think it will affect your training runs at all. Doing that in a race might change the result by a few percentage points, but nothing really significant. Anything under 1 hour should be fine without water. If you're concerned, then drink a few ounces before you go out.

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#2867

posted: 6/26/2008 at 1:40 PM

Don't guzzle a lot of water as soon as you finish your run, either; drink a few cups w/sips so that your body has a better chance to absorb it.

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Figbash

posted: 6/26/2008 at 5:50 PM

Five pounds is about 2% of your body weight which is getting close to the point where performance will be affected but it certainly isn't going to kill you to wait an extra 15 minutes to drink. Don't sweat the details (pun intended), just run. Tom

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