Margaret Butterworth
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2013 (Pamplona to Burgos)
2014 (Burgos to Villafranca del Bierzo)
2015 (Villafranca to Santiago)
2016 (Le Puy to Conques; SJPP To Pamplona)
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It is easy to become de-hydrated without realising it. This weekend there was a 100 km Oxfam fundraising marathon in Perth. A man in his 30's collapsed and died in 33 degree heat on Day One. Others suffered through lack of water. They couldn't carry enough water and ran out between checkpoints. This reminds me that I became dehydrated after a stomach upset on the CF and later suffered from tendonitis, which I suspect was brought on by lack of water also. It is not easy to make yourself drink boring old tap water. I now put in a slice of lemon, saved from last night's G and T!
I disagree in part with your comment Anniesantiago, because not everyone has as much common sense as you do. I walked with a woman who kept having a couple of bothersome problems - one a very irritating dry cough, and the other severe itching 'down below'. I had been reminding her for several days to drink some water as she usually ended her day having had very little. It wasn't that I connected the lack of water with those issues, it was just that she drank almost nothing and it didn't seem healthy.......... everyone has their own personal feelings and their own "science" to back it. I say drink what your body feels is right for you.
Everybody is different regarding water requirements and there are too many factors to make it a one size fits all.
Hmmm, interesting take on proper hydration.There are threads galore on this topic.
It's like boots or shoes - everyone has their own personal feelings and their own "science" to back it.
I say drink what your body feels is right for you.
Everybody is different regarding water requirements and there are too many factors to make it a one size fits all.
Hmmm, interesting take on proper hydration.
Guess you have never seen the effects of dehydration, hyperthermia and the various levels of heat exhaustion, stroke, etc on an actual human being. It's not pretty, especially when they leave this earth for greener pastures.
Having spent several years in very hot environments in the Middle East, SW Asia, southern and southwestern US, all I can say is to stay hydrated while engaged in physical, strenuous or moderately so outdoor activities (you know, like the Camino). You should be urinating often and your urine should be clear. If it's dark or yellow, guess what, you're dehydrated. The best way to stay hydrated is by drinking good old water and to drink it regularly. No need to fear it (like General Ripper in the movie, Dr. Strangelove). And if you gotta pee while walking the Camino, so what. Step off the path and do it. Really, nobody cares.
Honestly on the CF it's not a matter of how much water you carry, it's a matter of how much you drink. There is an abundance of available, free potable water sources along the CF. Just a matter of utilizing them. Even on the hottest days on the CF one would have to work really, really hard to be a heat casualty due to dehydration.In my OP, I wanted to warn people to be mindful of the sudden change in the weather which can affect the amount of water needed. On Sunday, my bush walking group did an easy 15 km walk, but we were all exhausted and out of water in 33 degree heat. These temperature changes do occur on the Camino, and now with weather apps on our phones we can prepare ourselves accordingly. Even so, it is often difficult to force ourselves to carry enough water, given that 1 litre weighs 1 kilo.
All guide books point out the importance of carrying enough water. So I do. I carry it. And stop now and then for an ice cold beer. Works fine.I say drink what your body feels is right for you.
Indeed. Me too.I only carried two 1/2 liter bottles with me on every CF and had no problem keeping them filled with potable water and staying hydrated.
The thing is, she was NOT doing what her body felt was right for her.
So I stand by my comment.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make her drink!
100 percent correct. the main word on the cf, abundance!!! food, water, shelter. other than proper boots and socks just turn up. I gave away my poncho, blister kit. did not have guide book, phone, gps. if you are not fit...... only one really hard day sjpd to roncevaux .very,very difficult to get badly lost. keep your wits aboot ye, stay safe and enjoy. you will have a ball.Honestly on the CF it's not a matter of how much water you carry, it's a matter of how much you drink. There is an abundance of available, free potable water sources along the CF. Just a matter of utilizing them. Even on the hottest days on the CF one would have to work really, really hard to be a heat casualty due to dehydration.
I only carried two 1/2 liter bottles with me on every CF and had no problem keeping them filled with potable water and staying hydrated.
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