For distance trail running, what type of hydration system do you folks recommend?
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i really have to stick with the camelback, they're the most convineint
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Not a substance, but a very effective device. Yaktrax attached to the bottom of your shoe/boot etc. will work very well on any snowy, icy slick surface. The basic model is $19.95 and the extreme (if you jog or run on snow/ice) is $29.95. Check them out at www.HerringtonCatalog.com
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If your only goal is improving your 40 time, concentrate strictly on running sprints. The resistance band mentioned above is a good idea, but there are other ways also. First, you can use a weighted vest when you run, and it should help you some. The best method I've seen is using a runners parachute. If you haven't seen one, it is a small parachute attached to a harness that you wear on you chest/back when you run. When you take off, the wind catches the parachute which causes heavy drag/resistance. It operates on a similar principle to the resistance hose, but it doesn't have the limitations that come with tieing yourself to something. I had a couple friends who used them in high school, and they had real nice 40 times (4.3 - 4.5). Of course, they had natural speed to start with, but they used to train with the parachute almost every day. Hope it helps you.
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diuretic\nhttp://www.stuartxchange.com/Paragis.html
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I like the very high SPF type.  I don't even look at anything lower than SPF30\n\nMy favorites are Coppertone Kids Spray  and Coppertone Sport (I prefer spray lotion or the new continuous spray). Those are both pretty good for sweatproof / waterproof.\n\nBanana Boat Quick Dry Sport is also really good, So easy to apply, but can sting some, although usually I don't use it on my face.  \n\nI carry Ocean Potion Clear Zinc (SPF45) pretty much all the time to use on face, ears, nose
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contrast bath will help quite a bit.  for the morning i would keep it elevated and ice it for 15 minutes every hour.\n\nlater in the after noon. i would get a bucket of ice water and a bucket of very very very hot water. start with foor and ankle in ice water till cold, than into hot water till hot, back to cold then hot. you get the idea.\n\n if it is really bad, dont run. it is not worth it\n\nwear a rap if u do run. i personally would skip the race if i could
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Below are some excellent writeups from a diabetic runners.  Seems like they just take in energy replacement drinks like non-diabetics.\n\nAlso, sugar from fruit (fructose) is not recommended for runners as it may cause gastrointestinal problems.  Many energy replacment drinks now use sucrose (aka table sugar).
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Try Shawnee or Camelback
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I carry the osprey atmos 50.  Super comfy and plenty of space if you know how to pack.  The vapor trail by granite gear and the g pack by Gregory are 2 other sub 3 lb packs that hikers like.  You don't want more than 3500 cubic inches because you will be tempted to stuff it with stuff you probably won't use.  One of the easiest ways to keep your pack weight down is to not give yourself space for junk.
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both you have to be hydrated prior to get nutrients pumping through while you work out and its also good to drink water or watered down whey protien isolate during your workout to keep the amino acids comming.  but for drinking water after I use the method of weighing yourself prior to working out or cardio and then after and drinking 1L of water per lb you lose in sweat.
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jog steady pace , every other day  about 3-5 miles , stretch , drink plenty of water stay away from complex sugars .
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Definitely Garmin. It is pricey but worth it. You can buy a watch that has this function but be careful under trees. I had some friends trying to qualify for Boston and the Marathon they were running had several miles under a heavy tree line. The tracking was in and out and they missed it by several minutes due to the inaccuracy that caused. I have never had that kind of problem however.Car odometers aren't accurate because they take turns wider than you do and stepometers are a joke.\n\n\nhttp://www.garmin.com/
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Hey, I run the mile as well. Usually, the night before a meet I eat a light meal, such as pasta, and a salad. Also, I drink ALOT of water. The morning before, a really great breakfast is oatmeal, a bagel with cream cheese, maybe some toast with peanut butter, and a banana. Also, keep on chugging the water, even if you aren't thirsty, it really makes a difference. Depending on the time of your meet, you may want to limit the total amount of food you eat, but remember, the more you eat, the more energy you will have. If you aren't running until the afternoon, feel free to eat as much as want. Just stay away from fatty or salty foods. Water, water, water! Good luck to you!
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How old are your shoes? I usually alternate between two pairs. When I am training for a marathon, I usually end up sitting with my legs up to my knees in a 5 gallon bucket of ice water after my long runs. For me it is my magic pill that will cure anything. There is a difference between pain and just sore. Every couple of years I see a Physical Therapists to make sure I am not seriously injuring anything. My moto is stretch, ice and ibuprofen.
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Lots and lots of water or gatorade/powerade
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Whatever you normally wear to run, as long as you know it won't chafe if it is wet. \nIf you wear a waterproof, you'll get very sweaty.\nIf you wear glasses, a cap to keep the rain off them may be a good plan.
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1) Water is the most important thing you can consume.  No superfood will do you any good if you are dehydrated.  \n\n2) That established- As you're hiking you'll find that you need to snack on the trail more often than you normally would (no surprise there).  Nothing makes a healthier high-energy trail-side snack than the old standby- GORP (stands for Granola, Oats, Raisins, Peanuts)- aka Trail Mix.  You can really have fun with this stuff.  Nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, M and M's, banana chips- all are fantastic. I've managed to put together good Gorp mixes in many places in the world.  A good trail mix will provide some protein (nuts) as well as some sugars (M and M's, dried fruits). As an added bonus some lightly salted nuts will help you replace some electrolytes if you are sweating a lot.  Just make sure any chocolate you put in there is candy covered- otherwise it melts all over everything.  Hope this helps.