cewait
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2000
Deep breaths! Rule of thumb for the hydration these next few days is "clear/slightly yellow pee" For me, that just means adding another 16-20 oz of water over the fluids I already get during the day. Of course, this amount depends on how much you normally drink--hence the rule of thu,b regarding urine color.
As for race day, I personally would not want to do a marathon relying entirely on water. That said, you haven't trained with anything else, so I wouldn't recommend starting to try different things like electrolytes or fuel at this point (okay--maybe I'd try electrolytes). But I think you should try to take in some Powerade at the water stops. It's half strength, so it should go down easier. I wouldn't recommend at every stop--maybe every 2 or 3. That way you would mitigate any GI issues you might have, but still get some electrolytes (which is key)
Coach will surely have a more defined answer.
Maura
You are doing well, Grasshopper....
I can only add, mix a water into a PowerAde at a stop or two early to see how it sits.
Use caution as nerves will convince folks that more fluids are better than the rate trained with. This will be reenforced because of the cooling effect of the drink. I cannot over emphasize that we should be drinking to thirst as the day wears on.