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Chris asks @ 00:14:10 I have to urinate frequently while training and racing, last weekend I had to go 3 times in the first 25 miles of a ride. That will just annoy me in my IM in may. What are some things I can try, eliminate or experiment with to get in front of this. Is it just too much water that I drink leading up to long workouts? Too much water the night before? Maybe too much water and not enough elecotrolytes? Maybe excess sodium in my diet is causing me over drink during the week? Last year I had to make pit stops in my two "A" races.

Misty asks 00:20:32 Any thoughts on auto urine therapy? I know its an ancient practice among some cultures, and people have even survived on their own urine when there was nothing else around. I am wondering if you have any thoughts on it for detox, immune and general health.

Angela asks 00:26:30 I wanted to see if you have a solution for friction burns on the upper arms while running. If I do any distance over 7km, I seem to get burns under my arms and they are so painful. ~ In my response to Angela, I recommend: Hammer Balm (use 15% discount code 80244), Hammer Seat Saver  (use 15% discount code 80244), and Coconut Oil (works better mixed with aloe).

Dushan wrote 00:30:10 I've always avoided decaf because I heard that the chemicals they use in the process are bad for you. Then I heard about Swiss water decaf, which doesn't use chemicals, but is expensive. Then I talked to a coffee rep. at Costco who told me that they wash their decaffeinated coffee and none of the chemicals remain. My wife also read that the chemicals evaporate at 190 degrees and coffee gets roasted at 350. She also read that rats were tested with the chemical with no effects. Any thoughts? ~ In my response to Dushan, I recommend Bucer's Incognito blend  or Bulletproof Decaf Coffee.

Gareth asks 00:38:47 I recently got diagnosed with Hemochromatosis (High Iron Levels) with  very high transferrin saturation but average ferritin levels. It's hereditary.  It's easy to find allot written online in relation to the impact of low Iron levels on Endurance athletes but I cant find much information on the impact of high Iron levels. Can you offer any advice?  Is it a benefit or drawback? I'm a runner doing mostly 5K and 10K distances and I average 70 miles a week.

Cheri asks 00:46:36 This year I entered a my 4th 100 mile race ~ It was 93 degrees come race day & at mile 34 the Aidstation ran out of water!!  I went approx 10 miles in 93 degrees with no water.  I continued on to mile 50 but stopped due major brain fog & sweating heavy when walking.  It took me about 3 weeks to get "mentally" back to normal.  They say that once you have "heatstroke" you are more prone to having it again.  If I acclimatize myself prior to going into a race (if I know it'll be hot), Will I have the possibility of feeling the same even if i'm hydrated? ~ In my response to Cheri, I recommend my recent USAT webinar on heat acclimation methods.

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<li>Interesting that the packages soda comes in may be <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23424204">as bad as the soda itself when it comes to blood sugar regulation</a>.</li>
<li>Here's a big fat clue for <a href="www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/2/509/pdf">boosting your testosterone levels</a>.</li>
<li>This is why I'm a fan of <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22647247">eating wild fish as a replacement for fish oil</a> WHEN YOU CAN.</li>
<li>Scary. That tuna you're eating <a href="http://qz.com/55699/59-percent-of-americas-tuna-isnt-actually-tuna/">isn't actually tuna</a>.</li>
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Even though I completely understand if you can’t join me this weekend for the Become Superhuman live event - I’ve decided open up a <a href="http://superhumancoach.com/become-superhuman-experience/">LIVE streaming PPV option</a> for you to participate in the Become Superhuman event – in real time (and yes, access to the post-event recordings too)!
Help us out by <a href="http://www.wizzard.tv/survey/bengreenfieldfitness">completing this survey</a> - please, we need 250 responses! <a href="http://www.spreecast.com/events/ben-rich-vinnie">Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30pm PST</a> - Come see Ben Greenfield, vegan athlete <a href="http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/">Rich Roll</a> and celebrity trainer <a href="http://www.vinnietortorich.com/">Vinnie Tortorich</a> duke it out over diets on <a href="http://www.spreecast.com/events/ben-rich-vinnie">spreecast.com</a>.
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<li><a href="http://ow.ly/fpLFN" target="_blank">Create your own "MyList"</a> list that targets your passion in health, fitness or nutrition (gear, tools, supplements or anything else),</li>
<li>Share your MyList right here by leaving a link to it in the comments section at the bottom of the page,</li>
<li>I'll choose the best list, and contact you for an interview about why you chose the items on your list.</li>
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Chris asks @ 00:14:10 I have to urinate frequently while training and racing, last weekend I had to go 3 times in the first 25 miles of a ride. That will just annoy me in my IM in may. What are some things I can try, eliminate or experiment with to get in front of this. Is it just too much water that I drink leading up to long workouts? Too much water the night before? Maybe too much water and not enough elecotrolytes? Maybe excess sodium in my diet is causing me over drink during the week? Last year I had to make pit stops in my two "A" races.
Misty asks 00:20:32 Any thoughts on auto urine therapy? I know its an ancient practice among some cultures, and people have even survived on their own urine when there was nothing else around. I am wondering if you have any thoughts on it for detox, immune and general health.
Angela asks 00:26:30 I wanted to see if you have a solution for friction burns on the upper arms while running. If I do any distance over 7km, I seem to get burns under my arms and they are so painful. ~ In my response to Angela, I recommend: <a href="http://www.HammerNutrition.com">Hammer Balm</a> (use 15% discount code 80244), <a href="http://www.HammerNutrition.com">Hammer Seat Saver </a> (use 15% discount code 80244), and <a href="http://store.nutiva.com/aff/6D7C42681632CB0136E21337B8051400/index.html">Coconut Oil</a> (works better mixed with aloe).
Dushan wrote 00:30:10 I've always avoided decaf because I heard that the chemicals they use in the process are bad for you. Then I heard about Swiss water decaf, which doesn't use chemicals, but is expensive. Then I talked to a coffee rep. at Costco who told me that they wash their decaffeinated coffee and none of the chemicals remain. My wife also read that the chemicals evaporate at 190 degrees and coffee gets roasted at 350. She also read that rats were tested with the chemical with no effects. Any thoughts? ~ In my response to Dushan, I recommend <a href="http://www.bucerspub.com/shop/">Bucer's Incognito blend</a>  or <a href="http://www.upgradedself.com/?a_aid=50f8371ff2394">Bulletproof Decaf Coffee</a>.
Gareth asks 00:38:47 I recently got diagnosed with Hemochromatosis (High Iron Levels) with  very high transferrin saturation but average ferritin levels. It's hereditary.  It's easy to find allot written online in relation to the impact of low Iron levels on Endurance athletes but I cant find much information on the impact of high Iron levels. Can you offer any advice?  Is it a benefit or drawback? I'm a runner doing mostly 5K and 10K distances and I average 70 miles a week.
Cheri asks 00:46:36 This year I entered a my 4th 100 mile race ~ It was 93 degrees come race day & at mile 34 the Aidstation ran out of water!!  I went approx 10 miles in 93 degrees with no water.  I continued on to mile 50 but stopped due major brain fog & sweating heavy when walking.  It took me about 3 weeks to get "mentally" back to normal.  They say that once you have "heatstroke" you are more prone to having it again.  If I acclimatize myself prior to going into a race (if I know it'll be hot), Will I have the possibility of feeling the same even if i'm hydrated? ~ In my response to Cheri, I recommend my recent <a href="http://www.usatriathlon.org/events/usat/2013/01/ben-greenfield-webinar.aspx">USAT webinar on heat acclimation methods</a>.
Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness!<a id="askben" name="askben"></a>
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