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StillPlugginAway
458 posts since
Dec 3, 2007

Sep 28, 2007 3:34 PM

Nauseous For Hours After Long Run - WHY?

have been running for about 9 months and am training for a half marathon. I usually run 4 or 5 miles at a 9 min pace. I am adding mileage to my long runs on the weekend and each time I run over an hour (6 or more miles) I am nauseous (but never get sick) and my intenstines sound like I have a horrible GI virus when I am done running. This stays with me for 6 hours or more after running. Initially I thought it was a hydration issue so I watch that and wear a fuel belt with powerade in it and I drink along the way. Then I thought it was the food before - maybe to much - maybe to little. I eat a light breakfast before hand (1 toast with a small amount of PB on it). I have run shorter distances with coffee and a full breakfast and have had no problems. I was eating a little more (2 egg omelette) an hour before but thought perhaps it was to heavy so I have lightened up to one toast with the PB.
Does anyone have any insight into this? I need to get my long runs up to 10 -12 miles but I end up loosing the whole day because of this and it really makes me not enjoy running at this distance. I may not do another HM but this one I will be doing - HELP!
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marunr
162 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
1. Sep 29, 2007 10:18 PM in response to: StillPlugginAway
Sport drinks can have that effect on some people. Have you tried just using water? Or you could try diluting the powerade...it's worth a try.
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sdewan
53 posts since
Oct 16, 2007
2. Oct 1, 2007 11:02 AM in response to: StillPlugginAway
Are you maintaining the 9 min/mile pace on your long runs? If so, that could be your problem. For your long runs, consider a pace around 10:30 - 11:00 min/mile. You'd be surprised how much better you feel after taking it easy during a long run as opposed to pushing hard.

Of course, when it comes to race day, go back to the 9 minute pace, and don't make any plans for the rest of the day.



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runninlaw
989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006
3. Oct 1, 2007 11:11 AM in response to: StillPlugginAway
that happened to me when I first upped my long runs and trained for my first marathon. My advice is:

1. Slow down - this is probably your biggest issue - if your HR gets too high lots of times it can make you nauseated/crampy. I usually run my long runs 1.5-2 minutes slower than my half marathon pace. If you are feeling really good during your long run, pick up the pace for the last couple of miles. You will finish feeling great.

2. Drink water and electrolyte drinks, especially if it is hot. Although I have made the mistake of forgetting about it on cool days because I am not thirsty. Electrolyte imbalance can also cause this.

3. You may want to try to pop an immodium before your long run. Lots of people do it to prevent this. I used to always do it before my long runs, but now my body has adapted and I am doing better at pacing, etc.

Good luck!!!
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