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True Story: Context: It's now 2:14AM San Francisco Time. I am a commuting biker in San Francisco, and also suffer from extreme Founderlackofsleepitis. I'm in

True Story: Context: It's now 2:14AM San Francisco Time. I am a commuting biker in San Francisco, and also suffer from extreme Founderlackofsleepitis. I'm in good shape riding every day on some of the steepest SF hills back and forth between Cole Valley and SOMA. The difference today: Heat. I think we were approaching 90 degrees which is unheard of here. I was late for an appointment and rode full bore up the hills to the Sunset from Work around 3PM - bad idea.(Several "Beyond Category" climbs") No big deal, I sweat a bit and smile. I start coughing though afterwards. After dinner I start feeling increasingly cold. The coldness continues. At the lowest temperature point I'm covered with 2 feather blankets, wool icebrakear robes anything I can grab with large hot water bottles - I think I'm in the arctic. My body is out of control trembling - damn! Then it stops, I start feeling warmer - very nice. But then I get warmer and warmer and hotter. At one point, my brain is solving all the problems in the world - I knew I was in trouble. After a couple gallons of water and cold showers I stabilize. The doctor says I had Heat Exhaustion but almost crossed the point of no return which is a very real thing. http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic236.htm http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic236.htm So for you bikers who are way too low on sleep, please don't ride up extreme hills in the heat - even if you're in shape! Tuesday will be hot too - beware.

davidw 20y ago
I came across a dude in a mountain bike race once who was getting the chills in the middle of July after climbing up a big hill... I told him to get himself back to the aid station soonest and drink water and electrolytes. The electrolytes are important, because you can actually die from drinking too much water if you don't take in any electrolytes. To bring things a little bit more on topic, I guess the important message is: Take care of yourself (and the people around you). A failed company might suck, but it's better than serious damage to your health or relationships with people who really count.

davidw 20y ago

I came across a dude in a mountain bike race once who was getting the chills in the middle of July after climbing up a big hill... I told him to get himself back to the aid station soonest and drink water and electrolytes. The electrolytes are important, because you can actually die from drinking too much water if you don't take in any electrolytes. To bring things a little bit more on topic, I guess the important message is: Take care of yourself (and the people around you). A failed company might suck, but it's better than serious damage to your health or relationships with people who really count.