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Operation Hydration

July 22, 2011 by Kristy 22 Comments

7/22/11
17 miles / 2:46 / 9:46 avg pace

Stats
5:15AM start time temp – feels like 88 degrees
8:00AM finish time temp – feels like 98 degrees
Humidity 0, Kristy 1

I’m calling Operation Hydration a success!  I feel great!  Dang it was hot though.  Definitely the most oppressive conditions I ever ran in. Some thoughts…

  • Eating salt (yes, straight salt) was a lifesaver today.  I noticed an immediate improvement vs. 2 weeks ago.  I really believe it’s why I feel so good right now – no headache, no nausea, no quad soreness.  Note:  white, powdery-looking substance in a baggie that you eat with your pinky and then stash in your sports bra looks super shady.
  • I also drank Gatorade and I think that helped too, but to a lesser extent than the salt.
  • My shorts were completely soaked by mile 7!
  • I noticed a sloshing sound in my shoes around mile 10 and realized it was sweat.  So. Gross.
  • Thank god for a canopy of shade once the sun came up.  This was also a lifesaver.  The sun would have done me in for sure.
  • Although my pace was slow, I’m amazed that my body was able to run 17 miles!  I was supposed to run 18 but reached my car at 17 and decided to screw the last mile.
A hot mess picture.  There wasn’t 1 inch of me that was dry.
Have a good weekend!  Stay cool!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: hot, humid, hydration, long run, via lehigh valley marathon

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  1. Kim says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Way to go, Kristy!! 17 miles in this heat is extremely impressive! I only did 5 this morning and thought it was super hot, sweaty and gross! Btw, I use salt tabs on a long runs in the warmer temps and think they make a huge difference.

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  2. Jen says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:59 am

    awesome, lady. That’s some serious determination. I love the salt baggie haha that made me laugh 🙂

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  3. RAS says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:03 am

    You are AMAZING!!!! I’ll have to remember the salt when I go for LR in the heat. ;o)

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  4. Shannon @ Mon Amour says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:13 am

    I can barely knock out 3 miles in this heat. I really need to work on hydrating better, especially with how hot is has been lately

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  5. Amanda Kenney says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Way to go! Love the pic. Did you ask a random runner to take it?
    I sweated more than ever in my life last night during Extreme. Every part of me was dripping…and you know I’m not a big sweater in the first place! The trainer reminded us at one point that all the bad stuff in our bodies was pouring out. No better cleanse than a long sweat session!

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    • Kristy says

      July 22, 2011 at 1:31 pm

      I used the self timer and my car as a tripod…then cropped!

      If you sweated at Extreme then I would have been a nightmare! I’m glad I didn’t go. It would have dehydrated me big time. Can you imagine me pulling out my salt baggie during Extreme?!?!

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  6. Janet says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    You are awesome! First of all, you can run 17 miles. At all. Let’s not forget that piece. And then you feel great after doing it in extreme conditions b/c you were super smart about it, well you deserve a gold medal for that!

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    • Kristy says

      July 22, 2011 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks Janet! Be careful if you have a run planned this weekend.

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  7. Keri @ Blue-Eyed Runner says

    July 22, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Wow!!!! I was going to get up early and run this morning too but the humidity was way too high. You are a rockstar.

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  8. mealsformileselly says

    July 22, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    OMG, I totally relate to the sloshing in the shoes and overall soaked-ness! So insane out there – nice work getting it done! I too love salt in situations like this – it definitely helps 🙂

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  9. Tessa @ Amazing Asset says

    July 22, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Wow you are so impressive Kristy! I am such a pansy at running in the heat! Nice job lady 🙂 I will have to try some of your tips next time I attempt a run in this oppressive heat…

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  10. Roy says

    July 22, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Just thinking….how do you drive home 🙂

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  11. Pink Runner says

    July 22, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Holy cow! I ran in the air conditioning this morning. You are so tough!!

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  12. thethinksicanthink says

    July 22, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Wow! Thats really awesome! Isn’t this heat/humidity the worst?!? I guess I should start taking salt with me!

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  13. runninfromthelaw says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Awesome! Runs like this will pay off in September. They will make your marathon feel easy! Now enjoy the weekend!

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  14. RunToTheFinish says

    July 23, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Yes it was crazy nasty this morning!!! I only did 10 because I have a 5K tonight, but I left a pool of sweat in the lobby when I came in…I’m trying to stick to the mentality that hey if I survive all these fall marathons will rock

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  15. hungryhealthyhilary says

    July 23, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    It’s amazing how many bloggers are discussing hot runs! I too, suffered through one and made it this week. I hate the sweaty feet though. 🙁 I came away with several blisters. 🙁

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  16. Elizabeth says

    July 23, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Yeah for a successful Operation!

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  17. Angie says

    July 24, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Ok… wow. During your long runs in the heat like that, do your legs/knees ache towards the end? Asking bc that is happening to me, lol. Is that just normal when running long in the heat?

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    • Kristy says

      July 24, 2011 at 10:38 am

      Yes and no. Are you talking crampy/sluggish? Or pain? Crampy/sluggish would be from the heat and that’s a sure sign that you are not getting enough electrolytes. This was happening to me — that’s the reason why I tried the salt on Friday. It made such a difference. Pain is a different story. You shouldn’t be feeling pain from the heat. Are you fueling frequently? Getting enough salt and potassium?

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  18. Kara says

    July 25, 2011 at 10:22 am

    I need to send you some salt pills so you can stay classy on your runs and ditch the baggie 🙂

    Reply

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