Originally Posted by
Mr. Spadoni
Water? Who needed water? Wasn’t just cyclists who were scared of the wet stuff. I remember being told during practice for various sports not to drink too much water so as to avoid cramps. During practice, we had one water bucket, with a dipper, on the sidelines for 40 or so people. When it was gone, no more water till after practice.
Not just to avoid cramps; I remember coaches telling players to train themselves to require less water. Salt crusting on your skin? Have a salt tablet!