Re: [Paddlewise] Hydration systems

Dickson, Dana A. wrote:
> 
> Bob, Its hard to argue with personal experience for what makes you feel
> better when you paddle.  I have tried various electrolyte drinks and found
> for me that they don't work any better than plain water.
> 
> Dana
> 
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From: Bob Denton [mailto:BDenton_at_aquagulf.com]
>  > Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 4:28 PM
>  > To: Dickson, Dana A.; 'PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net'
>  > Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Hydration systems
>  >
>  >
>  > I'll tell you Dana, that when I changed from water to
>  > Gatorade, it was a
>  > breakthrough! I couldn't drink enough water to stay hydrated
>  > and always felt
>  > exhausted and often had a headache after paddling in summer.
>  > With Gatorade,
>  > I feel fine, drink less fluid and feel great both during and
>  > afterwards.
>  >
>  > cya

I agree with Bob that it easier, at least for me, to drink copious
amounts of liquid like Gatorade or watered down juice than it is to
drink the same amount of water.  I also find it gives a bit of a
pick-me-up.

The same pick-me-up is true if I eat an energy bar.

ralph

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