Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Whoa! Weird experience.. I got up and almost blacked out and stumbled into a wall?

Sometime I get dizzy if I stand up (after surgery)

But this was a whole New level!

I went through this a while ago. Had every test medical science could devise. Bottom line though was I needed to add more electrolytes to my Water, and drink more. I've always been a food tracker, but after that I started tracking my water and found I wasn't drinking as much as I thought. Once I upped it I had no more problems. Now, on the rare occasion it happens, it's a day where my water intake is way down.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Not meaning to counter you because I think you just missed a key point or maybe I did. Stretching should be done after a warm up jog not on cold muscles. Just wanted to clarify that. It makes a big difference for me. Roller is great before and after' date=' but most definitely after when your body is super warmed up from the workout. I love my TP roller and recommend it to anyone who is looking into a roller. I also do structured core workouts with it 2 x a week that really leave me with good results. I also get a massage during the core workout from the roller by design. How cool is that?[/quote']

Oh fiddle you guys are posting so fast and furious I can't keep up. I may have skimmed the last few pages, and very likely missed some stuff. But yes, I agree with everything you wrote above. But don't get too cozy with that foam roller. It won't keep you warm on a cold winter night.

[amytug 996]

You need to eat more. If you are running on a 5:2 fasting day' date=' watch out. also check that you are drinking enough Water and that you are sucking down electrolytes in the form of Gatorade, coconut juice or something else. Are you eating a recovery shake after the run?[/quote']

Hey is the electrolyte thing just for fasting days? I actually hadn't thought about electrolytes in a long time. That's a food idea.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Hey is the electrolyte thing just for fasting days? I actually hadn't thought about electrolytes in a long time. That's a food idea.

Electrolytes are always good after a workout because you lose salt, etc from the sweating . That is if you are pushing yourself which I know you do Amy. You will know when you get low on the electrolytes because of dizziness like Laura wrote about. Just standing up from the couch will give you a high you do not even have to pay for, so to speak. The good part is that electrolytes can easily be replenished with Gatorade. Back when I was closer to 6 months, I found pedialyte a good product to get a good dose of electrolytes. You can pick that up from most drug stores like Walgreens, bar tell drugs, etc. I currently get electrolytes from coconut Water. My coconut water of choice is vita coco which is highly rated and costs about 14 dollars for 12 from costco. Otherwise, you can buy them individually from grocery stores, drug stores, natural stores, etc.

[No game 14,437]

I went through this a while ago. Had every test medical science could devise. Bottom line though was I needed to add more electrolytes to my water' date=' and drink more. I've always been a food tracker, but after that I started tracking my Water and found I wasn't drinking as much as I thought. Once I upped it I had no more problems. Now, on the rare occasion it happens, it's a day where my water intake is way down.[/quote']

Yep I bet that's part of the problem I usually drink a poweraid zero everyday but I ran out two days ago. Go figure...

I track water I shoot for 100oz but sometimes get only 80 or so. But today I'm behind, only just 40 so far.

[amytug 996]

Weird double post.

I've been getting dizzy though. Enough that its kindof become my norm And I don't think anything of it anymore.

Is pedialyte better than Gatorade?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Weird double post.

I've been getting dizzy though. Enough that its kindof become my norm And I don't think anything of it anymore.

Is pedialyte better than Gatorade?

I think it is better in the sense it is much stronger. I used it when recovering from a flu back then where I was really dehydrated. The taste may not be better. I bought the grape variety and it really helped when I was really dehydrated from throwing up.

[Wls4me 163]

It is more concentrated for little tummies. I think it has more sodium too. The other thing I've found is Vitamin Water Zero Revive flavor. It has 880mg of potassium in 1 bottle. Not too bad. I also drink the Vita coconut water.

[amytug 996]

Got it.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I are propel zero to my Water 2-3 times a day. I also add scivation xtend BCAA powder to my water pre and post workout.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Looked up xtend BCAA just now. This stuff looks great. How did you hear about it? Way more BCAA then I take, but maybe I should increase to that level. Tell me more!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I took the recommendation from leangains.com which is a great IF website. I do feel it helps me recover better from workouts.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I took the recommendation from leangains.com which is a great IF website. I do feel it helps me recover better from workouts.

I do not have any issues with recovery as in muscle soreness, but want to stay anabolic instead of going catabolic. It is a constant tug of war between making gains and losing gains. Hopefully I make gains faster in the near future.

[amytug 996]

Thanks for the tip butter.

Ok I tried again tonight. I've lost all focus and drive. I hope it's just a phase. Carry on without me folks, at least for how. It's been real.

[No game 14,437]

Thanks for the tip butter.

Ok I tried again tonight. I've lost all focus and drive. I hope it's just a phase. Carry on without me folks' date=' at least for how. It's been real.[/quote']

I don't think so girlie! No giving up that easy!

If you want you can start over and do the first week with me...