"Niv" wrote in message
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Just done a 45 mile round trip, really quite slowly at about 14.3mph ave.
I drank over 3 litres of fluids & am still thirsty.
Polar HRM said temp varied between 90F & 101F !!!

Global warming or what.

Niv (STILL sweating after cool shower).


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If you're drinking that much in about 3 hours you could be putting yourself
in danger. There was something in the news recently about excessive fluid
intake. Apparently it can damage the body's electrolyte or salt levels and
is almost as bad as a drinking binge on alcoholic drinks. Perhaps somebody
can add more detail as this could be a serious problem for many people in
this hot weather. I certainly never drank 3 litres during any marathons
even in the hottest weather.

A good way to re-hydrate after your exercise is to eat plenty of vegetables
rather than just drinking liquids.

Cic.