fatigue following events

[thad]

Who else gets it? Occasionally during the summer I'll get pretty fried after an event, especially a two day. I'm pretty dark, so I'm not too prone to sunburns but the four times I have had them in my life, it's been at auto-x. Sometimes, if its pretty bad out there, I'll be tired and generally unmotivated, have chapped lips and mild yet persistent head aches. symptoms usually last a few days after the events, one time after a particularly hot day at the ramp (i think it was around 110- 115F. in the sun) i was out of it for a week.
I'll remind everyone that its almost impossible to drink too much water and as silly as those big straw hats may look, its really important to keep the sun off your head. unfortunately often times the schedule on an auto-x day can prevent some people from getting a good breakfast, and at FF events, the proximity to McD's makes it hard to get a nutritious lunch.
what do you guys think? share your horror stories and preventative measures.

[mkiisupra]

Protien laden power bar (choose your fave brand) for early morning starts

Plenty of agua, plenty of agua, plenty of agua.

Bananas help later in the day...

Get home, more agua, perhaps a couple of advil to reduce swelling (arms, back, head) and pain...

Head off to La Morenitas for a few beers, bean dip, and chilaquiles (green sauce, natch)

Eric G

(user beware, I have never earned enough points for trophies so your milage with this regimen may vary...)

[rob.ok]

If you have the slightest headache the next day that means your body has become dehydrated. This is the number one reason why you feel like crap.

Don't drink any alcohol after the event that will only make the situation worse. Wait till the next day to get loaded to avoid the massive hangover.

Big hats and sun block (not sun screen) should be applied first thing in the morning and again every 2-4 hours. It does break down and wear off especially when your sweating.

[rhdxsi]

water, long sleeve shirt, hat, advil and two pairs of shoes, one for driving and one for running.

[brads03zx3]

I second that notion. That feeling is severe heat exhaustion, probably heat stroke. Not good for your body at all. Find shade as much as possible, even if you don't get burnt (which my white *** WILL get burnt). Start drinking water well before you show up. You should be using the porta poopers while you are there or you are not drinking enough. A good breakfast is a must. If not, your body won't contain the necessary electrolytes and can't handle the water you are drinking. Sure, gatorade has electrolytes, but not as good as a healthy, water absorbing food.

We almost had a course worker pass out last year. I think it was about 115 degrees.

[RustyChops41]

I second that notion. That feeling is severe heat exhaustion, probably heat stroke. Not good for your body at all. Find shade as much as possible, even if you don't get burnt (which my white *** WILL get burnt). Start drinking water well before you show up. You should be using the porta poopers while you are there or you are not drinking enough. A good breakfast is a must. If not, your body won't contain the necessary electrolytes and can't handle the water you are drinking. Sure, gatorade has electrolytes, but not as good as a healthy, water absorbing food.

We almost had a course worker pass out last year. I think it was about 115 degrees.

Drink lots of BRAWNDO! It's got what plants need!

[2159ClassicRed]

I don't seem to have such a problem, as I just get toasted out there. Everyone is different. A hot cup of coffee does the trick :D

[Hieb]

There is a lot of good advice on here already...like everybody before said, WATER and PROTEINE. You are extremely dehydrated when you start getting headaches.

The only thing I can really add is if you know your going to an event on the weekend, watch your diet during the week. eat healthy and drink a lot of fluids(not soda, alcohol, coffee, etc.).

[JFine]

Always take something to drink with you, when you go out to work for the run group.
I am a big Gatorade fan and my second choice is water.
Also, sunscreen and a big brim hat for working the course. Just remember that you have hat on your head when you run to pickup a downed cone.:D

[Hieb]

That is great advice from Jfine! Holding on to your hat when you run is important!

[bgriggs]

I'm at most of our events all day on Saturday for setup and all day Sunday from start to trailer packing. As the others have said, water, not "vitamin water" aka kool aid for adults, WATER.

I tend to snack all day long on protein bars. My goofy straw hat makes a world of difference too :D

Also, there's always the A/C while on grid haha