"Sodium, A Necessary Evil"

It was a tough day yesterday, went to try to get my Lactate Profile done at the University's "Human Performance Lab".. I'm trying to complete this test so I can determine my maximum lactate performance level so I can finally figure out my training zones and train properly for this crazy "Ironman" event I signed up for.

This has been the second time I've tried this. The first time was a couple of weeks ago, my starting Lactate level was a 2.4.. I needed a 2.0 to start the test, since the test is completed when my levels reached 4.0 or was it 5.0.. Safe to say that this test did not happen..So, okay 3 weeks later another appointment.. My starting levels was still 2.4 eventhough I concentrated on drinking lots of water a rearranged my training schedule so I could have a good rest day..

Okay at this point 2.4 was good enough to start the test, then my blood pressure readings sound off to what we call the "danger zone".. 140/100 she calls out (120/80 is normal).. What the hell is that I said to myself...No wonder I have been feeling like crap the past 24 hours...Another person checks it, then another, same readings...This day is starting to suck..

Now I think back, what is causing this, besides my family history, I exercise, I'm not over weight, don't drink, wholy crap, it must be those high sodium sports drinks I've been drinking.. It has been jacking me up and I didn't even know it...

I guess a blessing in disguise.. So the administrator of the test says..I guess so anyway.. Crap ..I need to figure out my endurance nutrition and nail it down before this crazy race....

With all that craziness on my mind, all I could do to relax is exercise a little bit..Did some stationary bike work and went to my masters swim class that night...

At least that went well, constant 15 strokes per 25 yards..Not bad for a guy who used to do 25 plus strokes per 25 yards...

At least the day was not a total loss...Sodium I need you but I must live without you, for at least now...