Last Sat I had a 100k MTB marathon, I was in the saddle about 5 hours before quitting at 85k due to a drilling headache and severely upset stomach. I was also starting to cramp.
I sweat like no one else I know - intensely so. So I figure the headache and cramps are due to hydration and electrolytes. The upset stomach due to the sports drink I was taking.
This Sun I'm doing the Dolomites road race (138k, with 5.5 vert climb). I need to change my fuel intake to reduce the sports drink (which is high in both energy and electrolytes) - but where else can I get the electrolytes from? I'm concerned about trying a new formula on race day, but don't have another option.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Ssushi
I sweat like no one else I know - intensely so. So I figure the headache and cramps are due to hydration and electrolytes. The upset stomach due to the sports drink I was taking.
This Sun I'm doing the Dolomites road race (138k, with 5.5 vert climb). I need to change my fuel intake to reduce the sports drink (which is high in both energy and electrolytes) - but where else can I get the electrolytes from? I'm concerned about trying a new formula on race day, but don't have another option.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Ssushi