Sodium loss during running-good advice for electrolyte replacement?

MSeel1984 wrote: »

grimmeanor wrote: »

For salty sweaters, I heard pickle juice is a nice option, has a number of electrolytes and packed with sodium. It also helps to avoid cramps apparently. I started cramping after a half-marathon training run a week ago and drank some pickle juice. The cramp went away.

I'm no authority on this matter though. This is what I read, I tried it, it worked for me.

OHHHH I should get a jar of dill pickles! I love them so much!
Good idea...

I also heard the purified urine of a halfling goat contains a day's worth of sodium. And it's supposed to taste better than pickle juice.

MSeel1984 wrote: »

JTick wrote: »

digginDeep wrote: »

JTick wrote: »

jgnatca wrote: »

Gatorade is full of sugar so is a poor choice...for weight loss.

Totally disagree with this.

I carry Powerade Zero with me on runs where I'm concerned about electrolytes. I don't need the calories for the miles I do, but the salt and other electrolytes help. I'll also typically eat a banana when I get back.

Powerade zero has no high fructose corn syrup ("sugar") and "zero" calories. Regular Gatorade has a lot of both.

Well that's great, but that doesn't mean it's bad for weight loss. Just means you need to account for those calories.

I'm not really trying to lose weight. If it happens, that's a pleasant side effect..but...I'm pretty healthy as far as weight goes. I'm worried more about distance/being able to run further. Not to mention I have Type I diabetes so as I run, I fuel with some carbs to keep my sugar from dipping too low.
I do not fear calories. Calories=fuel.

I will admit to knowing next to nothing about diabetes, but if you are able there's nothing wrong with Gatorade or Powerade. They are designed for athletes who need to replace electrolytes and need some carbs for fuel. I *personally* run without carbs, and prefer to fuel after my run. If you use carbs on your run, that would be a source for you.

I mix pedialyte with water in my bottle on a long run about half and half.

ElliottTN wrote: »

Pedialyte. I mix it with a 1 to 3 ratio with water for my long runs. It is a bit of an acquired taste depending on the flavor you get but when you are out for a few hours, what tasted meh' before at home actually taste pretty good then. It does have some sugar in there as well so not only are you getting your salt supplement, you are also keeping your blood sugar level from taking a hard nosedive.

I tried Pedialyte when my son was sick. I was curious why he wouldn't touch it. Ick. But yes, it seems a good long run dulls the tastebuds so this would be a good option.

i just drink a vitamin water zero. it has done wonders. i always thought water was enough and would always still get headaches when i sweat. i read up on electrolytes and found that was my issue!

I'll 3rd the Nuun tablets.

I cannot tolerate Gu or Gatorade or pretty much any other gels/sport drinks, they give me gastric issues. So I fuel with natural items like dried pineapple, dates and honey and need to supplement with electrolytes. For longish runs (to 12 miles) I will just use the Nuun tablet in my water bottle. For longer runs and races I take a bottle of coconut water and add a Nuun tablet to it as well.

I trained for a full marathon this summer in south FL so needless to say I carried a lot of water on 20 miles runs. I would go through a 60 oz hydration vest + 20 oz bottle and sometimes stop along the run to fill one or the other. The Nuun/coconut water+Nuun for some of the fluids worked well.

Fortunately race day temps were in the 30s-50s so sweating was less of a problem.