Dear James, Daniel and Emily,
1. I drink probably too much caffeinated soda, don't drink coffee or tea, but I love my Diet Cola. Unfortunately I think that sometimes I drink that instead of water just out of habit, and the side effect is I do not get enough hydration.
2. My stomach problem was due to some constipation, which was likely caused by poor diet (a battle I always fight) and more immediately not enough water. I think that while I did make a point to carry a water bottle on my long run Sunday I didn't drink enough the rest of the day, especially after all that running around playing kickball at the park.
3. First order of business is cutting back on the soda, and drinking more water. Part of that will be to start tracking both in my LoseIt app. I will do some research on what is a good target number, and I do know that changes with the weather. As it gets warmer I will probably want/need more water for my runs.
4. Find ways to make sure I have water when I run, or at least right after. We have a Camel Bak that we bought several years ago so I will make it a point to have that filled and ready to go in the mornings before my long runs. And then make sure I have a water bottle with me when I go to the Y so I drink before and after my treadmill runs.
5. I can't say everything that happened Monday was due to dehydration, but it's the one thing that really stands out. And the after effects definitely point in that direction.
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