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2014-03-13 11:05 AM

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Subject: Anyone else use straight table salt during distance training/racing
Been experimenting with it during ultra distances along with a lighter solution of Ironman Perform (lighter solution based on reading Feezone Portables and what TDF riders do) and real solid food such as rice cakes. I'm a heavy sweater so my loss of sodium is fairly substantial.

Seems to work but I am wondering if there are negative consequences. Sprinkling a pinch into the mouth every now and then is surprisingly welcome during exercise even if you wouldn't dream of it at rest.

2014-03-13 9:13 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone else use straight table salt during distance training/racing
We ultra runners use straight up salt quite often. I've yet to see an aid station at an ultra not have a large bowl, with cubes of boiled potato to dredge in it. And by dredge I mean exactly that.

Never seen it at an Ironman though. Possibly for IM folks want 'sports specific' items, where an ultra the aid stations feature real food.
2014-03-14 9:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone else use straight table salt during distance training/racing
problem been..... it s not NaCl that your lacking in races but a mix of sodium, potasium, magnesium etc.....

so you are much better to use electrolythe pills than table salt (NaCl)

2014-03-14 10:20 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone else use straight table salt during distance training/racing

Originally posted by jonnyo problem been..... it s not NaCl that your lacking in races but a mix of sodium, potasium, magnesium etc..... so you are much better to use electrolythe pills than table salt (NaCl)

This.  Plus, as a heavy sweater (or any kind of sweater), you are mostly losing fluids.  If you are mostly replacing those fluids with a drink that includes electrolytes, then you may not need any additional supplementation beyond that.

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