I train with an age group team. Our normal Saturday practices are in a pool around 85º and for 2 hours. The practices may not be hugely high in yardage but very high in intensity. I normally have chronic headaches and lately I've been getting migraines after these Sat practices. I don't know if it's the heat of the pool for the long time or the intensity. I talked to the coach today about getting out after 90 min as I find that helps. He mentioned upping my fluid and nutrition intake. What should I up and what else can I do to avoid the migraines? They are making for very boring weekends for my family as I lay on the couch in pain.
Athletes who drink water during practice are actually already in fluid debt. It's important to "hydrate" well in advance and that process starts the moment you leave the pool.
Jim pointed out that he's about 3 lbs lighter after a practice. That's fairly common especially if the water temp is over 80 degrees and you've been sweating for over an hour. 2lbs is about the weight of a liter sized bottle. If you're not topped off with the right fluid level, headaches aren't surprising.
As a good habit I carry a liter sized water bottle and usually down it right after leaving the building. The rest of the day I carry a refill and usually finish it off before early afternoon.
Athletes who drink water during practice are actually already in fluid debt. It's important to "hydrate" well in advance and that process starts the moment you leave the pool.
Jim pointed out that he's about 3 lbs lighter after a practice. That's fairly common especially if the water temp is over 80 degrees and you've been sweating for over an hour. 2lbs is about the weight of a liter sized bottle. If you're not topped off with the right fluid level, headaches aren't surprising.
As a good habit I carry a liter sized water bottle and usually down it right after leaving the building. The rest of the day I carry a refill and usually finish it off before early afternoon.
