Thanks for the advice, Jack! I have been using a knock-off Camelbak to keep hydrated on these 8- and 9-mile runs (which will soon be getting longer!), but I guess I need to start filling it with a better beverage. Plus, as soon as the mileage gets over 10 miles, I plan on using carb shots, which do a good job replacing sodium. I’ll have to pay close attention to how that affects the swelling.

Thanks for the comment! I have subscribed to your blog and I loved reading about the marathon through the Black Forest! Your pictures were beautiful!

When I first started running 4-5 years ago my hands used to swell up a lot. The last couple years this only seems to happen with real long runs when I drink too much water (as opposed to an isotonic drink) and don’t eat enough salt.