Nausea after running???

[General]

Well, I started running again today, so far so good on my back not killing me, but there is something that bothered me. The last two times I ran, well the first of the two I felt very nauseas after running, I was feeling like I had to puke. The time after then, before I quit running, I had actually threw up 3 times in a row. when I did it was all water and a pink substance, which seemed to be the multi vitamin I was taking at the time. I figured it was the multi vitamin so I quit taking it. Now I go and run today, and when im done im talkin to my friends then all of a sudden I start getting lightheaded, then dizzy, then I was just about to puke, but got it under controll.

Anyone have this happen? Our only guesses are im to hot, really out of shape, or its the water I usually drink, a friend thinks it may be the preservatives in the water that upset my stomach after the run. Any suggestions would be appreciated as I dont want this happening everytime, when I run again thursday im going to not drink this bottled water at all that day and see what happens.

[BigManSlim]

If you've just started running your body is probably not used to this kind of exercise and it's letting you know.

How far are you running? Cut back the milage and increase it slowly over the course of a few weeks.

Could also be nutrition and/or hydration. What time of the day are you running? And what does your eating schedule look like?

You said you just started running "again". How did you feel when you were running regularly before?

Oh, it's not the water (unless you're drinking a gallon just before you run).

BMS

[spageto]

It sounds like you might be taking your vitamins on an empty stomach. It's a big no-no because it will make you nauseous, especially if you run afterwards. Also you might be pushing to hard. To increase your cardio performance you just need to increase the effort gradually. So don't overdo it.

Spageto
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[Down_Under]

I found that when I used to play soccer our coach pushed some of the guys to the point that they would puke. So you might be pushing yourself to hard to early.
As BMS start at an easy distance and work you way up.

Just my $0.02

[CJNY]

How long has it been since you ran? What were your workouts like then (time and distance)? What are you trying to do now (time and distance)? Intervals?

[General]

well I hadnt ran to much before I stopped because I was hurting myself, a few years before that I had quit soccer, which I played for many years.

I may be overdoing myself and I find it easy to do so, especially when I compare my distance of run now compared to what I could, I just basically run untill I cant, walk, maybe take a few sips of water to wet my throat (gets way to dry) then run again when I can.

Id say today I did about 10 laps of actual running around my backyard, which isnt a lot in comparison, but I may just be that out of shape?

oh yea, no eating plan really. I heard I could ask cursor for help on that and I might have to do so. And I also run usually in the evening, today it was about 5pm when I did.

[mixtic187]

Don't worry.. the feeling is normal.. it just means you are pushing yourself good and hard.. I feel naucious sometimes when I stop running. When it happens, just slow down or stop for a while.. try to walk just to keep your heartbeat slowing down at a good pace.. and then sit down and drink some water.. I remember girls on the track team used ot push themselves so hard, they would puke during practice!!

[CJNY]

Originally Posted by General

well I hadnt ran to much before I stopped because I was hurting myself, a few years before that I had quit soccer, which I played for many years.

I may be overdoing myself and I find it easy to do so, especially when I compare my distance of run now compared to what I could, I just basically run untill I cant, walk, maybe take a few sips of water to wet my throat (gets way to dry) then run again when I can.

Id say today I did about 10 laps of actual running around my backyard, which isnt a lot in comparison, but I may just be that out of shape?

oh yea, no eating plan really. I heard I could ask cursor for help on that and I might have to do so. And I also run usually in the evening, today it was about 5pm when I did.

If you haven't run much before and want to then it is best to start out gently and build up to it. Your complaint about hurting yourself is a clue that you are going at it too hard. This probably explains the nausea as well.

OK here's my suggestion. It sounds wimpy but almost anybody can do this without getting injured. Do this no more than 3 times per week with at least 1 non-running day in between each running day.

Week--Run----Walk---Repeat---Total Time
1-----1 min---2 min---7x-------21 min
2-----1 min---1 min---10x------20 min
3-----2 min---1 min----7x------21 min
4-----3 min---1 min----5x------20 min
5-----4 min---1 min----4x------20 min
6-----6 min---1 min----3x------21 min
7-----9 min---1 min----2x------20 min
8-----12 min--1 min
-------Then run 7 min----------20 min

9-----15 min---1 min
-------Then run 4 min----------20 min

10------20 min-----------------20 min

Yeah, I know you feel you should be doing more. Resist the temptation. You've got the rest of your life for that part.

Carl