Sweat a lot too?
How I replenish my fluids
If you know me, I sweat. I sweat a lot.
If you know me, you have probably seen me run or been around me after a run.
I am in a puddle of my own sweat.
In college, by the end of our warm-up, my light gray shirt was dark gray + a different color by the end of practice.
All this to say, I need to replenish my fluids due to the amount I sweat each day as I work out.
This is imperative as movement + working out are very important aspects of my life.
Recently, I went for a 3-mile run one morning and went to a park later on with Kaelan. A run in the morning here in Texas reaches about 55% humidity and sometimes higher. It’s 80 degrees at 9 am and feels like 95. I don’t really understand.
That afternoon, Kaelan and I went to the park to throw the Frisbee. A lovely day, while still heating up a bit. I reached a light jog to jump up and catch the frisbee that was coming towards me. I came down and felt my quad begin to cramp.
Really, while catching a frisbee?
I walked it off, kept playing. And it kept tensing up.
So I walked over, grabbed some water, jogged a little more, and tried to work it through.
I knew it was a cramp coming on. I eventually worked it through and continued on.
But how could I be more preventative? How could I have prepared better for my day?
I immediately remembered all the advice I have heard and the advice I have given in these moments.
Things I advise my student-athletes to do, but things I need to do for myself.
Safe to say, I am finally working on that part for myself.
I knew I had not refueled my body adequately after my run that morning and I needed to add something in addition to water.
I cannot expect my body to continue to adapt if I am not refueling properly.
I knew I needed to replenish with electrolytes in my daily routine as well.
So I began incorporating electrolytes + collagen every single day. Once a day, I now mix 10 fluid ounces with electrolytes + collagen.
In these day I have noticed improvement in my mental clarity. I noticed prolonged and sustainable energy. I have noticed a more vibrant glow in my skin when I wake up. I have noticed more stamina in my performance.
I also found that it is great in the afternoon for a midday pick-me-up.
I use the brand Just Ingredients for clean, healthy ingredients and subtle flavors.
Even the days that I don’t run, I still do this to prepare for the following day
Hydration actually begins 24 hours before
So what you do right now at 4pm will be in preparation for 4pm tomorrow.
The recommended amount of fluid intake is
Body Weight / 2 = X
X = ____Fluid Ounces for Hydration
Athletes and those participating in high-intensity workouts should increase water intake
The time of year + the climate are important factors to consider
In calculating my fluid intake, it is essential I consider how much I sweat, the heat I am working out in, and the amount of time I spend outside. All these factors encourage me to keep hydrating even more.
I try to drink 3-4 40-oz Hydroflasks of water a day
Some of you may be doing more. I’m proud of you and keep it up!
I am learning and teaching myself along the way to not only hydrate well but replenish well.
Incorporate your electrolytes, prepare for the next day well + keep the race going
You got it