Feeling sick after long runs.. (Read 1465 times)

I seem to be noticing a trend with me after I do my long runs AND after a race. I feel good right after and then I slowly start to go downhill where I feel nauseaus and begin to have some GI issues along with a nice headache. This is not a "Oh, your pushing your body too hard, too many miles etc.." I feel fine during my runs, my legs, aerobically etc..I monitor my pace, slow down when needed try to go out slow etc.. Yesterday I did a little over 12 miles all I brought with me was my Camelback with an Accelerade water mixture in it and the Mr. dropped off a banana along my route probably at mile 8 somewhere. I did not start drinking until mile 4 as I did not feel thirsty (mistake #1?) and then I had only half a banana it was all I could handle choking back. I had to stop at mile 9 thought I was gonna heave the banana (thank God this was not a race) l got home with having drunk the contents of my Camelback between miles 4 and 11, drank some more water, waited to cool down took a shower AND then ate something. This is when nauseau kicked in along with GI Distress. I stood at the sink dry heaving a bit. The Mr.asked what he could do and I replied- nothing, it will pass this is what I do when I run long..which got me thinking...why? An hour later I felt better but still had a headache which lingered the rest of the day/night into this morning even. I am one of those people that come home coated with salt on my face and legs. Electrolytes too low? Sugar bottoming out? Help- I always feel so good on my runs most times but when I do long runs I know that I am gonna be doomed to feel sick later on.

When Im done, I usually walk a bit to cool down and then I wash my face and drink some water.

I would skip the banana while running - they make me heave too. But maybe try eating sooner after. I usually try to get in a few hundred calories right away. I like chocolate milk for that. ANd then I usually eat before I shower - usually something with salt in it. Also, its possible that accelerade isnt right for you. Try just water or another drink. I've had it happen from time to time, but not often.

When I dont eat before or during long runs; no problems, when I eat during or before..big problems. I have found that the only way I can do long runs is to not eat anything. I dont really care what the experts say, it sucks having GI issues and feeling like crap afterwards.

Noticed your run was around lunch and it was 75. How was the humidity? Did you have a well balanced breakfast? I've been hit pretty hard on runs like that when I didn't have a good breakfast and it was hot/humid. I agree with the others about the banana during the run. Try a Gu or something like that instead but try it on short runs to let your stomach get used to them. I've never had issues with them (upset stomach)but I've seen it mentioned in other posts.

Sometimes it just takes playing around a bit to find what works for you. Long runs are tough enough, then to add feeling sick to the end of them makes it even worse. I still from time to time when it's africa hot outside and humid get that woosey feeling after the long run. It is usually short lived, we have a coffee shop right up the street from where we long run at, and she makes me a Orange Creamsicle flavored protein shake that is cold and delightful to both the stomach, and helping to cool off after. at 20 grams protein, I get the important boost to start the recovery process.

Noticed your run was around lunch and it was 75. How was the humidity? Did you have a well balanced breakfast? I've been hit pretty hard on runs like that when I didn't have a good breakfast and it was hot/humid. I agree with the others about the banana during the run. Try a Gu or something like that instead but try it on short runs to let your stomach get used to them. I've never had issues with them (upset stomach)but I've seen it mentioned in other posts.

I went out around 11ish and it was a beautiful day here in PA, low humidity ( first in days and days) and a nice breeze. I mean it was warm, but the humidity was not all that bad. Gu and me=gag reflex central . I have tried Sport Beans as well as Jellies. Im gonna try and bring some gummy bears or something other that I can easily digest.

Sometimes it just takes playing around a bit to find what works for you. Long runs are tough enough, then to add feeling sick to the end of them makes it even worse. I still from time to time when it's africa hot outside and humid get that woosey feeling after the long run. It is usually short lived, we have a coffee shop right up the street from where we long run at, and she makes me a Orange Creamsicle flavored protein shake that is cold and delightful to both the stomach, and helping to cool off after. at 20 grams protein, I get the important boost to start the recovery process.

That protein drink sounds yummy!! Well, I have to come up with something and Im willing to try anything/everything to avoid this hellish feeling. I felt badly, my daughter had a softball game and we were all trying to shuffle out the door and there I stood dry heaving over the kitchen sink- NOT attractive. I was like "Heave- go wait in the car-Heave- Ill be right there- Heave" lolol..We got to the field and I told Greg to sit us away from the people in case I needed to heave again and wanted to save him the embarrassment! However, it passed and I started to feel better.