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i've shared this article (also NYT) with many friends yesterday, on the same topicGot lots of wisdom from this forum so thought I would take the time to pass this on. Know that most on this forum take the issue of drinking lots of water to stay hydrated seriously.
Seems that you can drink to much. See article below in the New York Times. Note especially the item re dying during marathons due to running slowly over long period of time and overdrinking (if you run fast you have less time to drink, plus it more difficult at speed). Going slowly and over a long period does sound like walking the Camino.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/...on®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well&_r=0
Also see this
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/...on®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well&_r=0
Know its changed my thinking a bit.
This past April I took three "dirt naps" while walking from Porto to Santiago. This was most embarrassing. I GIVE advice to pilgrims. Unfortunately, the weather was such that I did not feel dehydrated, until I realized I was face down and could not remember how I got there
I drink when I'm thirsty. Haven't had any problems so far.
Here are a couple of links about it...does ANYBODY know where the mythical 8 glasses of water a day came from?
Note that when you feel thirsty, you are ALREADY dehydrated.
Also, not to get graphic, but keep an eye on your urine. There are color charts you can look up to see how hydrated you are.
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