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Possible water intoxication?

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Judders Jun 2011 8:37pm, 25 Jun 2011 905 posts	Quote Pin 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
RichHL Jun 2011 8:39pm, 25 Jun 2011 684 posts	Quote Pin RichHL How much water is he drinking?
Mick n Phil Jun 2011 8:39pm, 25 Jun 2011 13,551 posts	Quote Pin Mick n Phil i was just about to ask that
Mick n Phil Jun 2011 8:43pm, 25 Jun 2011 13,552 posts	Quote Pin 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
Pootle Jun 2011 8:45pm, 25 Jun 2011 7,743 posts	Quote Pin Pootle Sounds more like a blood sugar issue to me...
JohnnyO Jun 2011 8:48pm, 25 Jun 2011 9,241 posts	Quote Pin 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?
Judders Jun 2011 8:50pm, 25 Jun 2011 906 posts	Quote Pin 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!
Judders Jun 2011 8:52pm, 25 Jun 2011 907 posts	Quote Pin 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...
JohnnyO Jun 2011 8:52pm, 25 Jun 2011 9,243 posts	Quote Pin JohnnyO That is a lot of water!!
Judders Jun 2011 8:53pm, 25 Jun 2011 908 posts	Quote Pin Judders Bloody hell, what kind of a way to spell 'opinion' is that!