Hi there! I'm new to this site and was wondering if you guys could help me. After I ride, I average 20 miles per ride, I crave salt for a day or two. Sometimes, when the craving is bad and I ride the next day, I seem to bonk faster. I drink plenty of water before, during and after my rides. Any thoughts?
Why do I crave salt after rides?
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cyberknight
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Do you sweat a lot ? Maybe its your body tryig to replace lost electrolytes , if i dont use the tabs in my water on long rides i tend to get cramp even if i use energy powder mix .
There are plenty about to choose from , i use high 5 neutral as i find anything with a citrus taste doesnt sit right on my stomach
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CMiq0KLq0c4CFVXGGwod9XMJ0A&gclsrc=aw.ds
There are plenty about to choose from , i use high 5 neutral as i find anything with a citrus taste doesnt sit right on my stomach
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CMiq0KLq0c4CFVXGGwod9XMJ0A&gclsrc=aw.ds
AM1
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CanucksTraveller
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Yeah if it's a warm day you're likely to be losing sodium through sweating, I'd try just popping an electrolyte tab into your water, if you're not needing carbohydrate then something like High5 zero. Give that a try. Some put a pinch of salt in their water but I'm not quite that masochistic.
Fab Foodie
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Bag of crisps when out or after the ride ... In fact any excuse to eat crisps is OK by me ....
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
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You are losing salt through perspiration, pop one or two of these in your water bottle;
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/high5-zero-electrolyte-drink-20-tabs/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/high5-zero-electrolyte-drink-20-tabs/
Fab Foodie
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20 miles though?
I'm an overweight sweaty boy, but 20 miles shouldn't need salt if you have a 'regular' diet.
I'm an overweight sweaty boy, but 20 miles shouldn't need salt if you have a 'regular' diet.
numbnuts
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On really hot days I put a pinch of salt in my drinks bottle
coffeejo
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This thread was enough to make me crack open a packet.
slowmotion
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I put dilute lemonade in my bottle with a level teaspoon of ordinary table salt.
EltonFrog
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Could you explain further please? Is it fizzy lemonade, diluted with water?
slowmotion
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Sorry, lemon squash, not lemonade, made with a lot of water.
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EltonFrog
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Ah! That makes sense now.
I do sweat quite a bit, yes. I had both my hips replaced last year and getting back in the swing has been more of an issue as far as balancing my nutrition. I feel like after a hot ride, I'm just missing something. Thanks for the tip. I'll try these.
I have a regular diet. Or rather, I'm eating what I'm cooking for my three teen football players, so it's not like I'm on a low sodium diet.
