Vomiting

[Boxingmad]

I've got a bit of a problem.

When I run, I often feel like I'm gonna throw up. It's not from the actual contents of my stomach, more of a choking sensation and then the feel sick part comes.

Is it to do with my breathing perhaps?

I don't run straight after I eat, so that theory's out. sometimes i try to run first thing in the morning, but only after about a half-hour of waking without any breakfast.

This is a real problem for me, as I want to get fit, but with a phobia of being sick, it's just making life difficult.

Can anyone help?

[beardo]

if your doing much more exercise all of a sudden (i.e you used to run maybe every other day at jogging pace and now run everyday at fast pace) then your body isnt used to it...just keep running and as you get fitter the nausea will cease (I know becuase 3 months ago I was exactly the same, I thought I was allergic to lucozade lol)

[Tab]

A lot of it depends on just how much you eat before you go out on a run.
Do you have a large appetite, do you very large portions of food, this all could affetc you.

[Boxingmad]

I do have a large appetite, and do eat large portions of food. I guess I need to cut down on the amount i eat.

[skygod75]

eat light before you train say 45 min before you get your road slappers on. Eat food that is absorbed quickly such as fruit. Eat gradually throughout the day start off on carbs that slowly release energy then get protein down ya later on in the evening or after you train. Sounds like its just indigestion but as has been said you may just be pushing yourself to the zone which does happen. Iv been sick a few times and on one march i keeled over zonked it (but more to do with bad admin like not eatin or drinking enough when in the field!)

[Para_Hopeful]

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[anglo-saxon]

Also, ensure you do a proper warm-up. Too hard, too soon can have a shock effect on many people and the result is often a multi-coloured yawn as natures way of saying "dick-head!"

Try starting with some passive stretching and some moblity exercises, then begin your run with a light, warm-up pace before picking up the speed after your breathing has settled down and you're feeling yourself, well, warm-ed up!. As you progress through your program and your constution adjusts, things will probably settle down for you. Also, don't skimp on your warm-up just because it's warm outside (a common mistake) - it's just as important.

This goes for the gym activities, too.

If it persists, though, go see the doc as it might be an indication of something else that nees attention.

Good luck!

[Doc]

Do you get light headed, then feel sick?

[Boxingmad]

It's not so much the actual feeling of food coming up, just the unable-to-breath sensation, a kind of choking. It's extremely frustrating, because I have to slow down to compose myslef, and on a tab or run the PTI/DS aren't gonna let u do that.

[Para_Hopeful]

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[Boxingmad]

I ran 4 miles and it was generally OK, at a medium pace. When I tried to up the pace, I started getting those choking/puking sensations. It could be down to just general unfitness. I

[Para_Hopeful]

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[Boxingmad]

Maybe a bit more than a jog, I don't know really. Thing is, I really want to up both the pace of my runs and the distance as well. Is interval training the best way? Should it be done whilst on the run, or a separate session?

[anglo-saxon]

It's not so much the actual feeling of food coming up, just the unable-to-breath sensation, a kind of choking. It's extremely frustrating, ...

Come to think of it, it almost sounds like anxiety. You're not stressing yourself out over this, are you? It's not like that kind of thing has never happened. I've even seen lads get all hot and bothered on a simple inspection. Next thing they're face first in a brown paper bag!

How's yer head? Seriously? Any depression in the past? Hot flushes in stressful situations? If so, you're probably in good company around here. If not, fair enough.

I'm not taking the pi$$. Just a shot in the dark.

I see you're a Berkshire lad. A fine bit of England! Born in Ye Ancient Towne of Abingdon meself! I remember when the MG factory and RAF Abingdon were still there...but I digress.

[Boxingmad]

I must admit I do get a little anxious, I'm a born worrier. But then, is everyone else in the military all happy and free from stress? I'm not gonna lie - I do get nervous, but it shouldn't come out on a run. I'd like to know how everyone else has dealt with it.