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Hydration

  • 22-04-2009 8:15pm
    #1
    JuJuBean
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    I tend to get headaches after running and think it may be linked to my hydration. I try to drink a lot of water and generally do drink a lot, so why else would I get headaches? Should I be drinking isotonics instead? I am training for 10k so its not like I am out running marathons every weekend. Any advice?


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  • #2
    RoyMcC
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    Not medical advice this :) but you sound as if you drink enough, and plain water is all you need for 10k training. You might conceivably be drinking TOO much - unlikely but you ought to be aware of the possibility of over-hydration. Consult a medical source or reference on this.


  • #3
    dermCu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭dermCu


    It could be dehydration even though you are drinking a lot of water. Your body needs to maintain a certain sodium/water balance. A sodium deficiency can cause problems. An isotonic is the first thing to try. The other alternative is a pinch of good quality sea salt in your meal after training. If this doesn’t make a difference go to a GP.

    Even though it’s not an issue here its also good to be aware of hyponatremia if you start to exercise for longer periods. This is the risk of drinking too much water and diluting sodium levels to a dangers point.


  • #4
    dermCu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭dermCu


    Opps... Did I just give medical advice? I'll get my coat.


  • #5
    JuJuBean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭JuJuBean


    Thanks for the responses. Interestingly I've been trying to cut down on adding salt to my food lately, what with all the advice in the media that we eat too much salt. And when I do add salt, I only use sea salt. I will try isotonic drinks first and see if that makes a difference.


  • #6
    onimpulse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭onimpulse


    If you've no luck with the other suggestions maybe consider having your blood pressure checked... unlikely to be the cause as you're pretty fit but it takes 2 mins and just in case?


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  • #7
    silverside
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    i find isotonic / sports drinks after training a LOT better than plain water

    after a hard session I'll have a milkshake (yazoo) straight afterwards, then a salt drink (nuun tablet in a pint of water) then some food, and a lot more water gradually (maybe a liter over the course of the evening, 4 or 5 glasses of water)

    when i used to drink plain water i didnt feel it was being well absorbed.


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