Whoop Whoop!

[Lizzj]

Nailed week 4 finally. Took 2 weeks, gallons of water, and a grim determination, but I got there. So now I know the secret, no more nights out drinking. It messes up my metabolism too much

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

I hope the "gallons" of water is just for effect. Drinking too much water all in one go can cause a condition called hyponatremia, which is potentially fatal. Keep your hydration to small and regular intakes, throughout the day.

[Lizzj in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Just seemed like gallons for me. I drive a refuse vehicle, and public loos are in short supply. I have to balance intake and output very carefully :$

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Good work, Lizzj!

The secret is, as IannodaTruffe points out, is to keep hydrated at all times! I drink plenty of water every day since I started running, and do feel better for it. When I run the morning after a couple of glasses of wine (I do love wine), I always have a less satisfying run. Funny - I think I might love running more than wine now! Running causes you to examine all areas of your health and fitness, eh?

We have to ready our bodies for running - good sleep, good fuel, water and strength training - but the rewards are plentiful.

Onwards and upwards, Lizzj! Enjoy week 5...keep on running. 😘