Stomach discomfort while running

asmithaxe

Went out too hard in my week 8 VDOT test.  Legs and heart rate recovered nicely, but by 3k I just wanted to throw up.  It feels like it's a result of my heavier breathing during these max efforts. rather than muscular/core fatigue or anything, but I could be wrong.  Anyone experienced this, and/or have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Aaron.

Coach Rich

Posted By Aaron Smith on 26 Dec 2014 05:23 AM

Went out too hard in my week 8 VDOT test.  Legs and heart rate recovered nicely, but by 3k I just wanted to throw up.  It feels like it's a result of my heavier breathing during these max efforts. rather than muscular/core fatigue or anything, but I could be wrong.  Anyone experienced this, and/or have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Aaron.

Yep, this is one of my...benchmarks(?)...for when my fitness isn't that great -- I get this nauseous feeling in my stomach/core during hard efforts and it's something I just can't push through. I've found that doing a core routine really helps it go away. 

drjohnson08

I have similar issues if I eat too close to the start of a run, or eat too much. The harder the effort the more this becomes a problem. I did my 5k test last Sunday and made sure not to eat anything solid between waking up and starting the run, just Gatorade and a gel.

asmithaxe

Thanks for the input guys.  I did my VDOT test 5am on Boxing Day.  I think I was still carrying a little food from Xmas.  Might be more careful with my scheduling in future.

Though this wasn't the first time it happened, so maybe this is the kick in the pants I need to commit to the core workouts.  They always seem to be the easiest workout of the week to blow off    Definitely worth giving that a go long term to try and fix this problem.  Thanks coach Rich!!!!

Brad Marcus

As I get deeper into the season, I find that I not only get more serious about my day to day nutrition and diet, but also about planning what I eat (or don't eat) leading up to key workouts, ESPECIALLY, runs. I find that I can usually get through a tough bike without GI isiiues, but I almost always will have some discomfort if I'm not careful leading up to a run, especially those high zone runs! If I know that I have a tough run in the morning, I'm careful to go easy on fiber, etc the night before. Also agree with Doug about eating too close to the run. I need a minimum of 1.5-2 hours to eat anything and if I have less time, I go with a gel and sports drink.