[pct-l] Electrolytes

[J J at Ridge Trail]

Greetings,

Thanks for the information, Jim. 

I have used Succeed on the PCT with mixed results. My problem, not Succeed's. Before I balanced my intake with my needs, I took too many. Could not quench my thirst. I'm glad that's the biggest problem I had.

What I especially appreciated in the link was analysis of a variety of symptoms and recommendations specifically for those.

Walk well,
Jim Keener ( J J )
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On Dec 24, 2009, at 3:12 PM, Jim Bravo wrote:

> No question that exercising (and non-exercising) individuals have widely varying sodium and potassium requirements. It took me years of trail ultras to figure out that I needed a lot more than most people. I am a prolific perspirer, even when very well heat-trained (takes about 10 days to acclimate...those PCTers living and training in a warm climate have a head start). The Western States 100 medical staff has done a ton of research on this issue over the years. Here is a link to their Participants Guide, it is well done. Check out Chapter 18, "Fluids and Electrolytes".
> 
> http://www.ws100.com/pguide.htm#xviii
> 
> What finally solved my trail maladies were Succeed "S" Caps (I don't like recommending products). Here is a link to their site:
> 
> http://www.succeedscaps.com/main_scaps.html
> 
> If I am sweating fairly regularly for more than an hour or two I take an S cap every 2 hours or so. Depends on your level of fitness, particular physiology, and the severity of the environmental factors. YMMV for sure.
> 
> JB
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