Question for runners

gardenimp

I'm fairly new to running (less then 6 months). The last two times I ran I had a odd thing happen after I was done. I got cold, I mean shivering cold. Took a long hot shower and dressed in sweats to finally warm up. I wasn't sure if this is a normal thing, or should I be concerned?

BobbyDaniel

BUMP...haven't had that happen to me, but would be curious to see responses. Still pretty much a newbie runner here too, only at it for about a year.

chevy88grl

You know what? This happens to me EVERY single time I workout.

I've learned that (for me) it is my blood pressure returning to normal. As a rule, my heart rate and blood pressure recover to "normal" pretty quickly and when it does? I get goosebumps and am freezing cold! I'm probably the only person who takes a sweatshirt to the gym in the middle of the summer because I KNOW I'll be freezing when I'm done.

sagetracey

Interesting question. I'm not a runner but I find I get quite chilled after exercising as well. At first I thought it was because I was walking in the cold early mornings, but it still happens after cycling in the afternoon sun.

tigerbluefly

I would question what you are wearing to run. You need to wear "dry wick" clothes. They wick the moisture away from your skin and keep you dryer. If you are wearing cotton or cotton blends, they will get wet, stay wet, and make you cold. Invest in some shirts for sure. They make a huge difference. Then as you run more, bottoms and socks too. Cotton socks will do the same thing and cause blisters.

You dont' have to pay a lot for them either. When I started running I went to the second hand shops and Goodwill and found a ton of technical tees that they give you in race kits, that people don't like or they don't fit, and so they donate them. It's worth a look.

I should add that you are best to get out of your running clothes as soon as you are done. Get into something dry, then stretch for a bit.

gardenimp

I would question what you are wearing to run. You need to wear "dry wick" clothes. They wick the moisture away from your skin and keep you dryer. If you are wearing cotton or cotton blends, they will get wet, stay wet, and make you cold. Invest in some shirts for sure. They make a huge difference. Then as you run more, bottoms and socks too. Cotton socks will do the same thing and cause blisters.

You dont' have to pay a lot for them either. When I started running I went to the second hand shops and Goodwill and found a ton of technical tees that they give you in race kits, that people don't like or they don't fit, and so they donate them. It's worth a look.

I should add that you are best to get out of your running clothes as soon as you are done. Get into something dry, then stretch for a bit.

I do wear dry wick clothes for running. Tops mostly but I do have a few bottom, I don't have any wicking socks though. I'll check them out next time I go shopping. I wouldn't be concerned if I got chilled, but I get really shivering cold. My son thinks it could be that I'm not well hydrated before I start my run . I'm rather addicted to running now and want to get better (not colder :laugh: )

tigerbluefly

I would question what you are wearing to run. You need to wear "dry wick" clothes. They wick the moisture away from your skin and keep you dryer. If you are wearing cotton or cotton blends, they will get wet, stay wet, and make you cold. Invest in some shirts for sure. They make a huge difference. Then as you run more, bottoms and socks too. Cotton socks will do the same thing and cause blisters.

You dont' have to pay a lot for them either. When I started running I went to the second hand shops and Goodwill and found a ton of technical tees that they give you in race kits, that people don't like or they don't fit, and so they donate them. It's worth a look.

I should add that you are best to get out of your running clothes as soon as you are done. Get into something dry, then stretch for a bit.

I do wear dry wick clothes for running. Tops mostly but I do have a few bottom, I don't have any wicking socks though. I'll check them out next time I go shopping. I wouldn't be concerned if I got chilled, but I get really shivering cold. My son thinks it could be that I'm not well hydrated before I start my run . I'm rather addicted to running now and want to get better (not colder :laugh: )

Hmmm, I'm not quite sure why you would be cold then. When I run in the winter it takes me hours to warm up, even after my shower, but it's because of the temp I was running in. I'm not sure why you would be so cold this time of year though.
As for hydration, that could be it, but I find that effects my performance more than my body temp. See what some others say, but until then, I would say change right away, shower and layer until your body reaches normal temp again. Make sure you replenish all your lost fluids too.

gardenimp

Found this on Seek 4 Fitness....."When you get cold, even feel cold or get goose bumps at the end of an exercise session or after, you are dehydrated, that is, your body requires water. During exercising, heat from your working muscles is transported by the aid of water to your skin where it is transformed into sweat. If there is too little fluid in your body, it will start "economising" on the water so that less water and blood will be transported to your skin. The skin then feels less warm. Another economising mechanism consists in the sweat glands in your skin contracting, producing the small bumps on your skin called goose bumps. What is seen in your skin are the small muscles and when they are contracted, your skin will give off less water. That is why you get goose bumps when you need water. One or both signs often indicate dehydration, unless the air is cold where you exercise. That may also be the reason why you get cold."

So I need to drink more, get wicking sock and get out of my clothes faster LOL. Thanks for the replies! I love the support on this site!

tigerbluefly

Found this on Seek 4 Fitness....."When you get cold, even feel cold or get goose bumps at the end of an exercise session or after, you are dehydrated, that is, your body requires water. During exercising, heat from your working muscles is transported by the aid of water to your skin where it is transformed into sweat. If there is too little fluid in your body, it will start "economising" on the water so that less water and blood will be transported to your skin. The skin then feels less warm. Another economising mechanism consists in the sweat glands in your skin contracting, producing the small bumps on your skin called goose bumps. What is seen in your skin are the small muscles and when they are contracted, your skin will give off less water. That is why you get goose bumps when you need water. One or both signs often indicate dehydration, unless the air is cold where you exercise. That may also be the reason why you get cold."

So I need to drink more, get wicking sock and get out of my clothes faster LOL. Thanks for the replies! I love the support on this site!

Great info! Thanks for sharing! Keep up your running!!