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I'm guessing here (IANAD, etc.) but the ammonia smell sounds a bit like ketosis, which is where the body starts to use fat for energy instead of carbs, cos you've run out of glycogen stores. I've experienced this on very odd occasions, and usually when it's hot, so it could be exacerbated by being dehydrated. If so, my guess is that you just want to avoid being under-fueled or dehydrated as far as possible. Make sure your diet has plenty of carbs and stay well hydrated. (Eating lots of fruit and veg will help on both counts.) Carb up before big sessions and obviously make sure you've got rehydration to hand if out on a long run.
...edit... And make sure you replace electrolytes (salt, potassium, etc.) by using sports drinks or similar.
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@Rich_G - same issues for me lately. Not always, just sometimes. I usually train coming straight out of bed, no food and just a sip of water. Need to step up my liquid intake for sure (usually 1 to 1.5ltr p/day). I’ve also gone through rhabdomyolysis before and this kinda got me all worried again.
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bit of an odd one while not specifically running its to do with exercise in general, wasn't sure where to post.
i work as sport coach here in hk as you can imagine its hot and humid now in summer and im sweating my bits off but my sweat has nasty vinegary almost ammonia smell i have looked at diet and stopped drinking and cut out a huge amount of crap, crisps chocolate and stuff but still no joy.
has anyone else experienced this and how did you change it ???
ive googled but haven't seen any good solid advice .