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    Re: [RC] Human Hydration - Maureen A. Fager



    Hi,
    I have found that keeping hydrated at rides really really helps my riding and recovery, but staying hydrated is a challenge. The last ride I went to I used bottled water. What I did was fill empty plastic bottles, 16oz size, I had 3 of them, and made sure I drank one full at the VC's. I had 2 long holds and one short, missed the bottle on the short one. In addition to my water bottles on my saddle, this was a good way for me to see and keep track of just how much I was drinking and it made a difference. I also understand that marathon and other distance human athletes will tank up on water before the day of their event. So, making sure you are drinking 1-2 days out before a ride is important. Cut back on caffinated drinks a day or two out (and ecessive alchohol) as these have a diuretic affect. For electrolytes I've tried different things, from antacids to potatoe chips to human e-lytes and sports drinks. Don't know if they help that much, but still use them. Antacids is an old trick I read about on RC, whats nice is you can easily carry them in a saddle pack and they are cheap. Good luck!
    Happy Trails,
    Maureen
    Reno, NV



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