Quote Originally Posted by colorisnt View Post
I know it's "normal" but salt is one of those things I actually avoid really well.
Avoiding sodium is not necessarily a good thing. Unless you know you have a sodium sensitivity that affects your health negatively, then you need to start taking in more sodium. If you know you have a sodium sensitivity, you should consult with your doctor to find a solution.


I drink tons of water no issue but I now recall issues when I was showing horses with replenishing it with enough salt on a particularly bad 98* day. I got really sick and may have had the beginnings of water intoxication,
This is more evidence that you likely need more electrolytes than what you are currently getting.

I also will look into something to eat after (protein), since that is a big problem for me. I never want to eat after a long ride. I am thinking some greek yogurt right when I get home is probably in order because that's one of those "goodies" I can never turn down.
This is a good thought.

Meanwhile, I found this article this morning on Beginner Triathlete, it sums up some of the nutritional issues related to activity. I don't agree with everything said here, but most of it is good info and might give you a better understanding of the big picture.