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2007-07-29 10:13 PM

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I did a longer run today in some blistering heat and humidity. Close to the end I began to get the chills. Does that mean dehydration is near or already started?

I fueled before the run with 1 litre of gatorade spread over about 1.5 hours plus about 4 litres of h2o throughout the day. I took one GU 15 minutes before my run and 4 more throughout the run (approx. every 30 minutes) I also consumed about 1 litre of water while on the run. (that was all I could carry in my camelback waist pouch)

I decided to stop the run and walk the rest of my planned milage. Is there anything that I may have done to fuel better for this type of heat and humidity either before or during the run. Are there any product options or combinations for this type of condition that may be helpful in the future?


2007-07-29 11:54 PM
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I don't know how long the run was so its hard to say if you were drinking enough.

My guess is perhaps your body temp got too high. If it was really humid it your sweat may not have been enough to cool you down even though you drank enough.

But, there are other who would know better than I. I'd like to hear what others think, too

2007-07-30 1:33 AM
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Chills is a sign approaching heat stroke. If that should happen, you must stop exercising immediately and do all you can to cool yourself off. Douse yourself in water, soak in a tub, river, or lake, get to shade immediately, remove your hat while in the shade. 

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Take it seriously. You may be well hydrated and your electrolytes may be in balance, but if your body cannot efficiently shed enough heat to cool itself, it can become deadly.  There is a great article in this month's Bicycling magazine about heat training.  You need to acclimate yourself to the heat and humidity, little by little, and with workouts in a certain HR training zone.

I'm a Peds ER nurse, but I do know quite a bit about this.  I'd hate to see you end up really sick.

 Melanie

2007-07-30 6:13 AM
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I kind of thought that the chills ment something that most likely was not good! My run was just over 18 km in length. I feel great today...I think it was a smart move stopping my run when I did. I am a huge believer in listening to my body.

Thanks for the info, I will research the cycling article you mentioned. We don't normally get this kind of heat & humidity around here!
2007-07-30 11:21 AM
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http://www.ohsaa.org/medicine/heatillness.htm

Check this out for symptoms of heat illness in athletes.

For the hot, humid weather try consistent, but shorter workouts. The Long workouts will put you at the most risk. But consistency will help you keep your fitness level.

Hope this helps



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2007-07-30 6:20 PM
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Happened to me yesterday too...or just the beginning. 17 k run in 26+ (c ) degrees and high humidity. I felt my arms and torso get a bit of a chill.

I knew the signs and got in the shade and just walked around a bit and poured water over my head. I probably should have stopped completely but I was miles from home and I was doing some "hot weather conditioning" in preparation for a half marathon coming up. After I felt better and more relaxed I started running again.

Luckily I knew the signs and responded appropriately. Heat stroke is not something to take lightly. There is nothing worse than passing out or dying alone on the side of a path - it give the couch potato types another "I told you so" excuse to use.

Take it easy out there! 



2007-07-30 9:36 PM
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adventurebear isn't here to give you the full ER run-down on this, so here's my short version . . .

DANGER WILL ROBINSON, DANGER!

2007-07-31 1:48 AM
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wow- this happened to me yesterday too! I was shivering! I KNOW I wasn't prepared to run in the heat, but I honesly didn't think it was that hot at first. And I didn;t think 45 minutes out there was long enough to get into trouble. Part of my problem, I think, was my route was completely exposed, no shade at all.

I kinda thought maybe I was imagining the shivering, I mean, who shivers in the heat?  Oops. Thanks for the information. 

2007-07-31 8:07 AM
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Happened to me (and lots of other people) at my last tri (first really really hot and humid day after a pretty temperate summer). Not fun, is it? You were smart to stop.

Long ago I was told that once you've had a serious heat-induced illness that you're much more prone to them. I had heat exhaustion as a kid once (nothing like getting held under the water fountain at an amusement park by your mom while your dad goes to look for ice). I'm pretty careful about it, but there's not a lot you can do in a race situation other than slow down. Well, that and swear, and dump lots of water on your head at the aid station. I know myself well enough to know that I'm okay biking (usually) but running can easily put me over the edge, so when it's hot, I'm very vigilant now about taking walk breaks (1 minute every 10) to help myself stay cool.
2007-07-31 8:30 AM
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This same thing happened to me this past weekend.  I did a 42 mile bike race (3 laps at 14 miles each) and the last lap of the race I noticed that I stopped sweating.  I knew I hadn't been taking in enough fluids considering how hot it was outside, but I figured I would be ok.  Around the halfway point I started to get the chills.  I kept pushing (like a moron... I know better) since I was almost done.  Around mile 39, I just couldn't push anymore.  I fell off the back of the pace line and finished the race all by my lonesome.  It was heartbreaking since I knew that I could have done really well in the race had I been hydrated/fueled properly. 
2007-07-31 1:18 PM
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Wow I thought I was a freak or something, glad to hear it was a normal physiological reaction to an abnormal position my body was in! Although I am not glad of hear of all you fellow BT'ers suffering!! Thank you for sharing your stories.

Just as a note I took a rest day the day after my "chilling episode" and ran this AM. I felt awesome and put in a solid, fast (for me) 6 km.

Our bodies are amazing...how they can take the punishment we hurl at them and still bounce back. I have learned so much about training...and myself in the past year, what a thrill!


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Broompatrol - 2007-07-30 11:21 AM

http://www.ohsaa.org/medicine/heatillness.htm

Check this out for symptoms of heat illness in athletes.

For the hot, humid weather try consistent, but shorter workouts. The Long workouts will put you at the most risk. But consistency will help you keep your fitness level.

Hope this helps




Great information! Thanks Broompatrol.
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