Any thoughts or experiences out there with running barefoot at night? I run frequently at night because of my job has 12 hour shifts. It is usually dark in the...
I do 99% of my running in the early morning dark, but took a nasty fall earlier this week on my regular route. I was "out there" so I didn't remember the...
I did the Hood to Coast on August 22nd which required running at night for one of the relay legs. I went barefoot anyway without a problem, but not sure I...
I guess I am a bit of a woose. I shoe up for night runs but I have done a fair bit of night running on the beach barefoot and if I get into the groove I feel...
I know this is not about barefoot running but I was thinking about water and how much I drink. If I do not think about it I will probably drink about 1 litre...
There was an article recently in one of the major running magazines about how there is really no science behind the media telling us to drink water all the...
Hi, I am one of the many road races befriended by Dave on his annual visit to New England. I've had the pleasure of warming up and cooling down with Dave a...
Native settlements in California were always near natural sources of water, I presume so that they could drink water whenever thirsty. On the other hand it...
I drink 20 oz of water before every run. I've found that even if not thirsty can have joint pain if even slightly dehydrated. And if truly dehydrated, times...
I thoroughly enjoy running barefoot in my area at night, especially since the area is well lit. If it were pitch black, I would be much more reluctant to do...
Interesting observation about the eyes. That is probably a better gauge of being hydrated than the mouth - hunger and thirst can otherwise be confused...
Romantic Night RBF - 1936 style Romantic Night Running Barefoot - 1936 style FROM: Charley Robbins' Scrapbook - Running with the Best Since 1936, Gerry Beagan...
... Ken, thanks for the fwrd from Charlie. Yes, we're flying to NH for the Applefest Half Marathon in Hollis, NH(the race is 4 Oct, Sat) Sadly, we're comming...
Just a few more thoughts. First of all, when I am at the beginning of a marathon and I feel I could urinate before the race, I resist the temptation. That...
well one thng to think about is real life situations applicable to dehydration. There are going to be times when you are are doing things, whether it be...
... I wonder if we might have a urologist in the group, but I don't think your body reabsorbs liquid from the bladder. I would guess it's more likely that the...
... Can you describe the water drinkers experience? Is drinking to the point of death something that takes the drinker by surprise? What is it like to drink...
Quite right, me thinks. Too much water is rare, most people don't get enough. The fear, like with going barefoot, is greater than the actual dangers. It is...
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2003/0703/news0703.htm THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 31 - NO. 7 - JULY 2003 New Hydration Recommendations Risk of...
Having made major changes in my diet and noticed changes in how much water I drink (less) I think what throws off our water balance is the fact that most...
Like you, Chris, I have never heard any reports of this (and I have a couple of advanced degrees in Biology). However, like Ken, I have experienced it. Go...
Even if that were the case, is there some reason to think this is beneficial to the body? May try it someday, but I'm not convinced it provides any health...
... It's really just a matter of convenience. I usually stop at the porta- potty at least a couple of times before race start. One less stop, right before the...
... I certainly agree with all that and I like figuring things out. Just like to question my own theories as well as everyone elses. I'm sure plenty of people...
... Chris, I think you are on the right track regarding reabsorption of water from the bladder. Though I'm not a urologist I do work in an intensive care unit...
Hi Larry, I'm not talking about a huge, or even medium urge to pee. In fact, I pee probably more times a day than most people I know. As I said, I've already...
Thanks for putting some science behind it. The bladder part makes more sense. Our perceptions and reality aren't always in sync. I think another important...
Bad News. I have just been diagnosed with a stress fracture in my R 2nd metatarsal (to go along with the two others I got in previous years in both 3rd...
... or ... Hi Ken, Your right. Osmosis does work that way. It gets complicated because there is intravasculer sodium(in the blood) and intracellular sodium ...
... a ... they ... dangerous ... I only seem to have an urge for salty foods maybe once a week, though usually less. But never during a marathon, even a 6+...
