prefersdirt wrote:
Anyone had a formal sweat test done to evaluate their salt (and other electrolyte) loss? On one podcast (can't recall which one) a person from Australia was talking about his doing a patch test -- put a small patch on in a spot or two, weigh yourself and drinks before and after. He then determines amount of electrolyte in the patch -- and your real electrolyte loss. I continue to have trouble keeping enough salt, etc in the system. Pre-loading with the Skratch Hyper hydration mix has helped. Last weekend I got my dreaded headache from too few electrolytes, despite trying to hydrate during the race. Yes, I was somewhat dehydrated. But years have taught me this specific headache requires salt to get rid of it.
Have not found much in the US. I have only seen Levelen offering a test.
What experiences do you have with testing?
Thanks
Give those a try, they are very good, 2 before the race, then more during the race depending on how hot it is, also make sure to have it after.
http://saltstick.com/product/saltstick-caps/
Testing will not tell you much, depending on conditions, your current hydration and many other factors your sweat might have different content. In other words you do not sweat the same each time.