Hydrate !!

I do a little running now and then
on runs over say 2 hours,I take a product
called S!Caps
(I also have them in my bag when hiking)

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I take the capsules about 1 an hour.
More if its really hot and Im moving fast.
Hydration is a tricky and dangerous thing.
Sloshing in the stomach is an indication the sodium is needed.
That is when I take a pill. Sloshing goes away pretty fast.
Queezy stomach (while running/hiking) usually an indication of low sodium.
I would read the info here
http://www.succeedscaps.com/main_scaps.html
He has a lot of good info on hydration.
S!Caps are kind of the standard for ultra runners and triathlon folks.

NFI in the product,just a very satisfied customer.
 
Has anyone tried Gatoraid Endurance formula? It has twice the potassium and sodium of the regular stuff.

Having said that, do the high end pills, gels and drinks really do anything different than regular 'ol gatoraid? Just the fact that it comes in single serving pouches in most grocery stores and is cheap are pretty significant reasons to use it, IMO.
 
I tried various "sports drinks" in the past.
Some were OK,others made my stomach sick.
Many of them are loaded with sugars and other stuff.
http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutrition-calories/food/gatorade
has a chart showing the different nutritional facts of
the various products of gatorade.

I stick to the S!Caps.
They are made by a scientist (Karl King) who
is an avid ultra runner.

I realize many here are just looking for info on how
much water they should be drinking a day,
but the water intake is related to sodium intake
and physical exertion.

The S!Caps are way cheaper than gatorade or any of the other
sports drinks.I think they are like 11 bucks for
a bottle of 100. 100 bottles of gatorade is probably
gonna run you 100 dollars.
 
OwenM said:
I see a lot of people making little survival kits where they can boil water and/or carrying Micropur tabs, but little talk of filters and purifiers. I carry Micropur tabs and a SS cup that I can boil water in, too, but those things take time, and are not conducive to topping off your water as the opportunity presents itself. A water filter that pumps directly into your bottles like the Katadyn Hiker makes for quick and easy refills regardless of how much water is or isn't left in them.
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I hear you. I used to wait to get to camp and boil water so I had to carry all this fuel all the time then I got more money and could afford a water filter.

Never realized how much I was handicapping my endurance just from not drinking enough.

Now I usually carry some but in summer if I'm hiking with access I try to drink at least 1 litre myself every time I stop and take a break.
 
mikeal said:
Has anyone tried Gatoraid Endurance formula? It has twice the potassium and sodium of the regular stuff.

Having said that, do the high end pills, gels and drinks really do anything different than regular 'ol gatoraid? Just the fact that it comes in single serving pouches in most grocery stores and is cheap are pretty significant reasons to use it, IMO.
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It really depends, some products are so similar and others vary so widely I'd do research on the contents. I'm real impressed with the Gu Electrolite Replacement Formula though, in powdered form it's as cheap as anything else you're going to buy, and the flavor is specifically formulated to not upset your stomach while extremely active. For long distance trail running, heavy rucking and fast paced mountain biking, there's a major differance between Gu and regular orange gatorade. Also, stay away from corn syrup...
 
After some trial and error I was never crazy about pills, gels or energy bars

they often take more time to digest

The nice thing about sports drinks like gatorade in a camelbak is that you can take sips on the go. Constantly fueling your body as you exert energy. Your body absorbs it quickly and you have an even dose through out your activity.

I suggest everyone try various items on their own and see what works best for them.
 
It's also dependant on how acclimated you are to the temperature. At around 25 Celcius I drink at least 4 litres of water during the day alone. Granted I'm ~240 and a winter bum, but if it hits 30 C I basically don't stop drinking at all. Plus I sweat at anything more than 15 degrees makes me very conscious of hydration.
 
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