Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Human Hydration

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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