I am new to Hare Scrambles and beginning to understand how much different XC is then Mx. My first two races I battled with severe thumb fatigue. I finally got that problem taken care of but now I am wondering if there is something else I can try to keep better hydrated and cooler. The past race in Jamestown I was wearing a cotton tee shirt, kidney belt, under jersey roost/chest protector, jersery, and a very bulky 100 oz camelback. After the race I was so hot I was having chills. This week I bought a thin ployster shirt to wear under my chest protector and a light weight 50oz camelback. I also put only water in my camelback. Is there a better thing to drink during the race instaead of water? If anyone has any suggestions on clothing or fluids I would appreciate it.