jenb
* Ace Member *
The heat really got to me for the first time yesterday in the second round of a one day tournament. I had a poundeing headache and hurt all over and couldn't catch my breath. I had the hardest time finishing the round, and afterwards I had fever, chills, and bodyaches late into the night. Today, I feel better, but I'm very weak. I'm also four pounds lighter.
I'm really surprised, because it was only 90 degrees and about 50% humidity. I played in worse conditions a couple of weeks ago and didn't have this problem.
Also, I don't think it was dehydration. I hydrated for a couple of days beforehand, and I drank two liters of power aid zero during each round (four liters total). One indicator of dehydration is strong urine color, and mine was nice and clear after the round and all night, so I don't think it was dehydration. I've been really dehydrated before, and that involves nausea and basically feels like a violent hangover. This was different.
So what can I do to avoid this problem, other than what I am already doing? I have a two day tournament next weekend, and I don't want to have to DNF.
I'm really surprised, because it was only 90 degrees and about 50% humidity. I played in worse conditions a couple of weeks ago and didn't have this problem.
Also, I don't think it was dehydration. I hydrated for a couple of days beforehand, and I drank two liters of power aid zero during each round (four liters total). One indicator of dehydration is strong urine color, and mine was nice and clear after the round and all night, so I don't think it was dehydration. I've been really dehydrated before, and that involves nausea and basically feels like a violent hangover. This was different.
So what can I do to avoid this problem, other than what I am already doing? I have a two day tournament next weekend, and I don't want to have to DNF.