Nizhniynovgorod
Speeding Up
- Aug 20, 2010
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On recent rides, I've been adding High5 Zero salt/electrolyte tabs to my water bottles - usually 1 tab per 700ml. I drink around one bottle per hour and sometimes drink plain water in addition too. Of course, it's important to stay hydrated, but does drinking too much plain water leach salt from the body? I have been experiencing headaches on rides in the heat, so have ensured that I stay well hydrated (5-700ml fluid intake per hour). Over the weekend, I experienced such a headache and normally I would take NSAIDs, but this time I had none so finished ride and drank over 1.5litres of sports drink (which I know some people on this Forum have advised against). I noticed on train home that my headache had vanished!
How much salt should I intake per hour, and how should I ingest this (e.g. drink + salt candy, salt granules)? Also, how important are so called "electrolytes" during rides?
How much salt should I intake per hour, and how should I ingest this (e.g. drink + salt candy, salt granules)? Also, how important are so called "electrolytes" during rides?