Wk6 run 2 Man I struggled 😩

[SandieB67]

Found this run so hard this morning. I kept going but felt absolutely awful, came over dizzy, felt queasy. Was taking it really easy too because of the weather. Still feel rough now 😩. Usually I feel so good after a run. I hope run 3 is better!

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

That sounds like you're dehydrated. Please tell me you've had plenty of water to drink since you got home?

[SandieB67 Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Yes I've been drinking, had about 1l by now. I had a cold last week so maybe it's still hanging around 😕

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to SandieB67]

Possibly. Even if you didn't feel too ill, being poorly can still take it out of you. Take care of yourself.

[Burrows79 Graduate]

Plenty of water the day before, I aim for 4 litres and then another litre or so an hour before I run, get home/work and drink some more water.

Hydration is key to stopping you feeling crappy after your run

[SandieB67 Graduate in reply to Burrows79]

Thanks I'll start taking note of what I'm drinking the day before. I had my usual amount before going out, I'll add to that too.

[Rignold in reply to SandieB67]

Exactly what Burrows79 said. Crappy run is almost always dehydration from previous day.

I once ran a 10k race having drunk 3 bottles of wine the night before, after not touching a drop of alcohol for 6 months. It was an unusually hot morning as well. Did not get a PB.

[SandieB67 Graduate in reply to Rignold]

I'd struggle to get out the house after 3 bottles of wine let alone run!! That's hardcore dedication ✋️

I will hydrate on water only 😋