Possible water intoxication?
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Jun 2011
8:37pm, 25 Jun 2011
905 posts
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Judders
Hi all, my training partner (a non-fetchie) has been struggling to get to the end of long runs and has to pull out leaving me to run on alone... most inconvenient!  After doing some fueling experiments we think we've ruled 'energy' out as the problem as after today suspect maybe he is getting water intoxication. He says he feels physically ok but very dizzy and discombobulated. Talking becomes difficult and says he feels 'like staying conscious is a real effort' Not good. This is his first try at a marathon training plan so isnt really used to running much long distance. Does water intoxication sound feasible? If so, what can we do to try and help. Cheers
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Jun 2011
8:39pm, 25 Jun 2011
684 posts
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RichHL
How much water is he drinking?
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Jun 2011
8:39pm, 25 Jun 2011
13,551 posts
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Mick n Phil
i was just about to ask that
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Jun 2011
8:43pm, 25 Jun 2011
13,552 posts
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Mick n Phil
Are you also taking into account that running long distance - not everyone adjusts to it, and it can take a while for the body to adjudst - thats if they adjust at all
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Jun 2011
8:45pm, 25 Jun 2011
7,743 posts
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Pootle
Sounds more like a blood sugar issue to me...
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Jun 2011
8:48pm, 25 Jun 2011
9,241 posts
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JohnnyO
Could be water intoxication/hyponatraemia. Just try electrolyte drink on the next run. Also, what resolves it? Does he just sit down and rest? Or does he eat a packet of salt and vinegar crisps? |
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Jun 2011
8:50pm, 25 Jun 2011
906 posts
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Judders
Well I think he said he had drunk about 3 pints prior to running had a 500ml bottle which he refilled x 3 and another pint glass full at 8 miles. MnP, we did train for a half together last year and he got up to 10 mies with none of these issues, probably because that was during the winter and therefore sweating less? Poots, we had a pretty good gel fueling strategy going and he said his legs dont feel tired, just a bit wrong in the 'ead!
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Jun 2011
8:52pm, 25 Jun 2011
907 posts
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Judders
Johnny, i thought about electrolyte drink but thought Id consult more experienced runners than me for a second opionion. Good ole fetch. Bacon seemed to perk him up no end at the end of the run today... |
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Jun 2011
8:52pm, 25 Jun 2011
9,243 posts
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JohnnyO
That is a lot of water!!
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Jun 2011
8:53pm, 25 Jun 2011
908 posts
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Judders
Bloody hell, what kind of a way to spell 'opinion' is that!
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