Alex
07-07-2007, 02:53 PM
Today, I did a 30-mile road ride. I planned to get out early since temps are supposed to be near 100 today (but it's a dry heat...). I didn't get out as early as I planned and it was SO hot and there was not a cloud in the sky. I'm not a big sweater, but sweat was dripping down my face, off my chin, etc. The route I chose was quite hilly. I was drinking a lot of Clif Electrolyte drink, as well as water. I also was taking Hammer Endurolytes. I used the same combo of Clif drink and Endurolytes during a century I did in June, too.
After today's ride, just like after the century, I was SO BLOATED. It was a disgusting feeling. I got on the scale and discovered that I weighed 4 pounds more than when I left for my ride (125 vs. 129). Was I drinking too much? I was really pounding the Clif drink and water because of the copious amount of sweat and because the temps were in the 90s. Could the Endurolytes make me retain water? After the century and after today's ride, I didn't have to go to the bathroom much during the ride, but afterwards, I was running to the bathroom very, very frequently.
Could I be taking in too many electrolytes? When I have taken fewer Endurolytes, on shorter rides, I haven't gotten so bloated.
I am planning to do a century around Utah Lake in August and it promises to be quite hot, so I'm really trying to figure out what will work for me. Clearly, the current combo ain't it! :eek:
Should I try a different electrolyte drink? Normally, the Clif drink is fine for me, although during last weekend's mountain bike ride, I had bad stomach cramps. I also had Clif Bloks and Gu during today's ride.
I cut today's ride short because I was so darn hot. I started to get chills on one of the big climbs and I know from reading stuff on TE that chills are not good! I took a break, drank some water, and called DH to come get me. I could have pushed on, but I just didn't see the point. He had icy cold chocolate milk waiting for me in the car and I took a cool shower when I arrived home. Other than the bloating, I feel perfectly fine now.
All suggestions are appreciated!
Alex
After today's ride, just like after the century, I was SO BLOATED. It was a disgusting feeling. I got on the scale and discovered that I weighed 4 pounds more than when I left for my ride (125 vs. 129). Was I drinking too much? I was really pounding the Clif drink and water because of the copious amount of sweat and because the temps were in the 90s. Could the Endurolytes make me retain water? After the century and after today's ride, I didn't have to go to the bathroom much during the ride, but afterwards, I was running to the bathroom very, very frequently.
Could I be taking in too many electrolytes? When I have taken fewer Endurolytes, on shorter rides, I haven't gotten so bloated.
I am planning to do a century around Utah Lake in August and it promises to be quite hot, so I'm really trying to figure out what will work for me. Clearly, the current combo ain't it! :eek:
Should I try a different electrolyte drink? Normally, the Clif drink is fine for me, although during last weekend's mountain bike ride, I had bad stomach cramps. I also had Clif Bloks and Gu during today's ride.
I cut today's ride short because I was so darn hot. I started to get chills on one of the big climbs and I know from reading stuff on TE that chills are not good! I took a break, drank some water, and called DH to come get me. I could have pushed on, but I just didn't see the point. He had icy cold chocolate milk waiting for me in the car and I took a cool shower when I arrived home. Other than the bloating, I feel perfectly fine now.
All suggestions are appreciated!
Alex