Chest pain after a long run (or strong coffee)

Jamal_Guildford

Hi,

In the past weeks, I have increased the volume in cardio (Run and bike), I am preparing for a sprint duathlon next February. I went for a long run yesterday (15km) and felt a pain in my heart/chest.

I sometimes had this pain when I take a strong coffee. Do you think this pain is caused by the coffee? or the Run? Should I go see a doctor?

ShawnTX

I am no expert, but I train pretty hard fairly often, am 42 years old (no spring chicken), and never feel a true "pain" in my chest. If I did, I would be off to a doctor ASAP. People have different pain thresholds though and, from what I can tell, I think mine is pretty high in comparison to most people. Regardless, even if it is nothing in your case, it would be nice to have the peace of mind knowing that your heart is in good health to hold up to the training you are throwing at it. You certainly don't want to end up one of those stories of the guy who was in seemingly good shape, but just dropped dead on a run! Go see a doctor and good luck! Hope it is nothing.