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During the 2011 world championship XPD adventure race of 8 non-stop days duration, which includes running, cycling, kayaking, hiking, rafting and climbing, the four person team covered over 500 km in Tasmania. With limited food and drink and over 18,000 meters of vertical displacement, the racers found their acid/base balance altered by
carbonic acid, lactic acid, sulfuric acid, acidic ketone bodies and phosphoric acid
Describe the physiological source of the aforementioned Hydrogen ion carriers and how the natural physiological response attenuates the impact of the hydrogen sources. Be specific! How did the circumstances of the adventure race enhance each hydrogen carrier. Provide suggestions with physiological rationale for actions you have taken to modify the change in pH, yet still be competitive to win the race. Obviously you cannot choose to pack up and go home. Would you suggest NSAIDs during the race to reduce soreness and aid recovery why?