Compared to running or biking? A 5k swim is roughly equivalent to a half-marathon run. I can't imagine anyone would run 13 miles without even a sip of water.
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I hope that this isn't a hijack, but I was wondering if you could you explain a little more about what you do to hydrate for days before a race? I'm doing the Chesapeake Bay swim this year--which will be my longest swim so far. In past swims (2.4 miles) I'm pretty sure I've not been doing well on getting enough liquid, in part because I think I start too late.
Do you have a conscious plan or do you just decide to make an effort to drink more than you would ordinarily? And do you primarily stick to water, or look more to a sports drink?
mostly water..... i make sure to drink about a gallon/day. sports drinks during activity
I hope that this isn't a hijack, but I was wondering if you could you explain a little more about what you do to hydrate for days before a race? I'm doing the Chesapeake Bay swim this year--which will be my longest swim so far. In past swims (2.4 miles) I'm pretty sure I've not been doing well on getting enough liquid, in part because I think I start too late.
Do you have a conscious plan or do you just decide to make an effort to drink more than you would ordinarily? And do you primarily stick to water, or look more to a sports drink?
mostly water..... i make sure to drink about a gallon/day. sports drinks during activity
