title: Hydration-dehydration, heat, humidity, and "cool, clear, water".
abstract: Personal recollections of dehydration meltdowns during the Kona Ironman Triathlon, reflections on their cause, and the author's experiential recommendations regarding hydration, prevention of dehydration, and "beat the heat and humidity" measures.
authors.affiliation: University of Waikiki Beach, Kokokahi Place, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA. LLock87450@aol.com
authors.forename: Lawrence J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Lockett
mesh_terms: D001642:Bicycling / Q000502:physiology; D003020:Clothing; D003681:Dehydration / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004326:Drinking; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity / Q000009:adverse effects; D012420:Running / Q000502:physiology; D013550:Swimming / Q000502:physiology; D014919:Wind