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Actually whats the advantage of those sachet energy things over the drink? or is it that you have the sachet and drink water?
The only advantage of those sachet energy things is that you feel asthough you are squeezing a very long sweet tasting worm into your mouth coupled with how i'd imagine drinking motor oil to feel. they are vile!!!:o I had some when i did the FLM in 06. it was all i could do not to.. well... you know...
Water and a small handful of jelly beans is a much more pleasant way to go!
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Those particularly at risk for water poisoning are athletes engaged in long distance running. Due to the need to replace large quantities of lost fluid, runners must drink a lot of water. This can lead to water poisoning, so runners must replenish their fluids with sports drinks that have added electrolytes.
Pania, that was a good article except for the highlighted bit!Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
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The only advantage of those sachet energy things is that you feel asthough you are squeezing a very long sweet tasting worm into your mouth
*bites tongue* :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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Now i know i only do wee distances.....
i have a 300ml O-bottle but i like to have it with me... i only have a sip once or twice and that's moreso to help stabbilise my breathing, wet my whistle more than any need to drink, plus if i drunk too much, well, y'know the story!
if i don't have the bottle with me, my brain would be constantly saying, "oooh i bet you wish you'd brough water don't ya!" it's purely psychological....
Mind you, as soon as i stop/start walking to cool down, then i drink the whole lot... so it's nice to have it to hand to aid recovery.I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....(it's part of my charm!)0 -
RichOneday wrote: »Pania, that was a good article except for the highlighted bit!
Well it's true I guess. It's just not true that you have to replace all of the water you lose right away i.e. during the race!
I guess I've never run more than 10 miles (that will have to change soon!) but I never run with a water/drink bottle. I have a pint of water once I'm back and that's it. Dehydration only really happens on really long runs or where you're not properly hydrated to start off with.Running Club targets 20105KM - 21:00 21:55 (59.19%)10KM - 44:00 --:-- (0%)Half-Marathon - 1:45:00 HIT! 1:43:08 (57.84%)Marathon - 3:45:00 --:-- (0%)0 -
Oh yes good point. I have only ever drunk water on training runs but then I guess ive never run far enough to need to have isotonic drinks really. I guess when I get to my 18-20 mile runs :eek: I will have to think about it. Actually whats the advantage of those sachet energy things over the drink? or is it that you have the sachet and drink water?
Sally, I think the sachet things you refer to are the energy gels. These aren't for hydration, they are basically 100% carbohydrate (sugars) and give you an energy boost. In really long runs (marathons etc) the muscles can only hold so much glycogen, even with carbo loading the day before. The depletion of muscle glycogen is what is called 'hitting the wall'. The gels give a readily available source of energy as they go straight to the muscles through the bloodstream very quickly. (Of course this is quickly followed by a huge dip in blood sugar levels.) If you are doing long runs, practice with either energy drinks or gels before the big race. They don't agree with everyone and the last thing you need is to have to 'do a Paula' during a race! Sealed Pot Challenge #8 £341.90
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sorry, was just quoting the articles i found for reference for people... sorry sorry
You don't need to be sorry! It was just that the article seemed to suggest that you should drink a lot while running (though it didn't say that as such).Running Club targets 20105KM - 21:00 21:55 (59.19%)10KM - 44:00 --:-- (0%)Half-Marathon - 1:45:00 HIT! 1:43:08 (57.84%)Marathon - 3:45:00 --:-- (0%)0 -
Oh I've asked for a camelback for xmas - which one do you have??
Have a little classic (1l-1.5l) for running, just enough storage for my phone, then a more "meaty" mayhem (3l) for mountain biking mainly.
Can honestly recommend getting a branded one...I've seen others from "good names" and they just don't measure up...0 -
They don't agree with everyone and the last thing you need is to have to 'do a Paula' during a race!
That would so be me....you know me!I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
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