Don't Forget to Drink!
Its getting warmer out there lately, and more is to come. So, those of you seasoned endurance sports veterans, having endured many a July of sweltering South Carolina heat, know full well the importance of staying hydrated. What? You say you you're still drinking the same bottle of Gatorade you fixed for that ride in November? Well, folks, that's about to change.
Exercising in warm weather, an average person will lose over 1 liter of water every hour. But as we emerge from winter, our cold-weather adapted bodies aren't prepared for the stress of the heat. We are more prone to heat and hydration related maladies.
That said..... (we've all heard it before, and we'll all hear it again) .... top off those water bottles with lots of electrolyte filled fluids and keep sipping! Bring plenty on the bike, and be sure to drink afterwards. Before the ride, drink a big glass, even if you aren't particularly thirsty.
Watch out for that all-time favorite, drug of choice of endurance athletes everywhere (caffeine) while in the heat. Its a natural diuretic and you'll be more prone to dehydration and cramping if you overdo it.
-Ryan
Exercising in warm weather, an average person will lose over 1 liter of water every hour. But as we emerge from winter, our cold-weather adapted bodies aren't prepared for the stress of the heat. We are more prone to heat and hydration related maladies.
That said..... (we've all heard it before, and we'll all hear it again) .... top off those water bottles with lots of electrolyte filled fluids and keep sipping! Bring plenty on the bike, and be sure to drink afterwards. Before the ride, drink a big glass, even if you aren't particularly thirsty.
Watch out for that all-time favorite, drug of choice of endurance athletes everywhere (caffeine) while in the heat. Its a natural diuretic and you'll be more prone to dehydration and cramping if you overdo it.
-Ryan
posted by Ryan Robinson at 8:47 AM
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