Dehydration is something I'm acutely aware of. I have a heat-related illness and have just been ordered by my doctor to not run in extreme temperatures. Well, that's hard to do, when you live in an area of triple-digit heat. Dehydration compounds the heat-related issues. Even cool/cold weather will fool you into believing you don't need as much fluid; you do.
I'm a seasoned marathoner, but have had a terrible season because I've been dealing with heat-related illness and dehydration. It's no fun collapsing within 1/4 mile of the finish line, or going peg-legged because you're out of fluid. That hurts!
Remember when Lance Armstrong bonked during one of the stages at the Tour de France? He was foaming at the mouth and in serious trouble, because he hadn't been drinking enough. Trust me, bonking is not reserved for elite athletes; it can hit anyone.
Never wait until you feel thirsty to drink - drink throughout the day. Your body will thank you for it.
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Dehydration is something I'm acutely aware of. I have a heat-related illness and have just been ordered by my doctor to not run in extreme temperatures. Well, that's hard to do, when you live in an area of triple-digit heat. Dehydration compounds the heat-related issues. Even cool/cold weather will fool you into believing you don't need as much fluid; you do.
I'm a seasoned marathoner, but have had a terrible season because I've been dealing with heat-related illness and dehydration. It's no fun collapsing within 1/4 mile of the finish line, or going peg-legged because you're out of fluid. That hurts!
Remember when Lance Armstrong bonked during one of the stages at the Tour de France? He was foaming at the mouth and in serious trouble, because he hadn't been drinking enough. Trust me, bonking is not reserved for elite athletes; it can hit anyone.
Never wait until you feel thirsty to drink - drink throughout the day. Your body will thank you for it.
August 5, 2009 - 5:45pmThis Comment
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