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<blockquote data-quote="Karenchq" data-source="post: 1242132" data-attributes="member: 298654"><p>I am also a "heat wilter" and go low exercising in the heat. As others have said, hydrate and hydrate along the way even if you do not feel thirsty. I read an article that said coconut water (not milk) is nature's optimal sports drink, so I gave it a try. I mixed half and half with water and took a drink every 10-15 minutes. I think that helped me quite a bit to replace electrolytes lost by sweating. Also, I go a bit high (10-10.5 mmol) before starting and eat a packet if Shot Blocks (sports chews) spaced out about the same as the water. Since I am often hypo unaware, I share with those around me and ask them to keep an eye on me for any signs of hypo. A few times, partners have seen signs before I knew that I was going low. Of course, everyone is different and this doesn't always work perfectly for me, but it certainly helps. I wish you all the best on your run. Don't forget to give a post run update.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Karenchq, post: 1242132, member: 298654"] I am also a "heat wilter" and go low exercising in the heat. As others have said, hydrate and hydrate along the way even if you do not feel thirsty. I read an article that said coconut water (not milk) is nature's optimal sports drink, so I gave it a try. I mixed half and half with water and took a drink every 10-15 minutes. I think that helped me quite a bit to replace electrolytes lost by sweating. Also, I go a bit high (10-10.5 mmol) before starting and eat a packet if Shot Blocks (sports chews) spaced out about the same as the water. Since I am often hypo unaware, I share with those around me and ask them to keep an eye on me for any signs of hypo. A few times, partners have seen signs before I knew that I was going low. Of course, everyone is different and this doesn't always work perfectly for me, but it certainly helps. I wish you all the best on your run. Don't forget to give a post run update. [/QUOTE]
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