Ridecamp: Re: [RC] carbohydrate fuel

On Tue, 3 Sep 2002, Susan Garlinghouse wrote:
> Actually, Gayle Ecker and her group has demonstrated that that's not true
> either.  Electrolyte requirements are ongoing and the kidney's *don't*
> 'learn' to conserve or better utilize electrolytes when deprived during
> conditioning. It just creates possibly chronic dehydration, and starting a
> ride less than fully hydrated (supported by the data from our research
> group).

so maybe we should be using elytes on longer training rides? I'm thinking 
of the training rides that are 20 - 30 miles in the heat. I find that on 
the home training loop they just don't drink much  - even when going 20 
miles or more - they know they can tank up when they get home and hold 
out for the home water trough. I can't help but think that's not good - 
even at a relatively relaxed pace.

-Tina


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