Saturday, May 5, 2012

an experiment in proper hydration

Went out on Ex-Girlfriend for just over 3 hours. 46 miles total. Went to Madonnaville, which was not what I was expecting it to be.

I headed south along the levee. Just south of Old Valmeyer was beautiful!! When I got to Kk Road, I headed up the bluff. Was glad to finally have some shade cover from the trees; I had been roasting out in the afternoon sun. I got a lost, and started to panic a little bit. When I stopped to eat a snack, I checked m GPS and my phone could not locate my position.

I was relieved when I crested a hill and discovered that I was in New Valmeyer, which is only 11 miles from home, and not Wartburg, which is like 30.

I took three bottles of water with me, and one bottle of Gatorade. I drank all of the Gatorade and 2.5 bottles of water. I was slick with sweat. I still got overheated and had a bitchin' headache for the rest of the day.

Overall, a nice outing. South is more scenic. Would like to get down to Fults next time. Might try to leave earlier in the morning to avoid the heat.

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