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Fueling strategies for cold-weather races including calorie and hydration adjustments. Fueling strategies for cold-weather races including calorie and hydration… Fueling strategies for cold-weather races including calorie and hydration adjustments.
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Fueling strategies for cold-weather races including calorie and hydration adjustments.
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Fueling strategies for cold-weather races including calorie and hydration adjustments.
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How Cold Affects Racing and...
Racing in cold conditions changes: Glycogen use increases (shivering burns carbs)
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Why Dehydration Happens in Cold
Sweating still occurs under layers Respiratory water losses increase
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What to Do
Force yourself to drink Warm/room temperature fluids may be more tolerable
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How Cold Affects Racing and Nutrition
Why Dehydration Happens in Cold
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Racing in cold conditions changes:
Sweating still occurs under layers
Coach Note
Glycogen use increases (shivering burns carbs)
Respiratory water losses increase
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How Cold Affects...
Racing in cold conditions changes:
Why Dehydration...
Sweating still occurs under layers
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How Cold Affects Racing and Nutrition
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