Sweating profusely - Health + Injury

Hillheader

27/09/2011 at 11:11

I can go for a gentle run for an hour in cool weather (I live in Scotland). At the end, I am drenched in sweat and my top will be wringing. I've always sweated a lot. Most sweat is from head and neck - not arms, back or legs.

I used to think it was lack of fitness, but I don't think so (5 ultras and 3 marathons this year so far).

Whilst probably only unpleasant I do sometimes worry about other effects - especially in longer races. I do replace some fluids with isotonic drinks - usually Nuun. For ultras I also use the succeed tablets and they have stopped cramp attacks.

Doctor wasn't concerned - said it was probaly genetic. Any ideas on mitigating any effects or reducing it??

Ta/

Screamapillar

27/09/2011 at 13:31

Other than surgical intervention I doubt there's much more you can do Hillheader. Probably just as well you live in Scotland!

cougie

pirate

27/09/2011 at 13:50

Congratulate yourself on having such a well adapted body.
You want to sweat to cool down so your body is doing it's job.

oxymoron

pirate

27/09/2011 at 13:56

botox

pmo

27/09/2011 at 14:11

You've possibly got Hyperhydritis(osis? can't remember which it is) which means your sweat glands dont know when to quit. Do you sweat at least as much, if not more when you've stopped?

Take care to take on sufficient electrolytes, and you'll be fine.

ian bowles 2

10/10/2011 at 22:06

I have similar problems. This all leads to dehydration issues as I cant take on fluids fast enough in hot conditions, NUUN works for a while but not in ultras once dehydration starts.
Its got to the stage where I can,t do serious races in the summer. I shall have to try succeed tablets. I have entered the Brecons Ultra and The Spine Race . The Pennine Way in jan can,t be that hot!

Hillheader

11/10/2011 at 01:15

Thanks Ian - I've entered the TP100 in March - staying out of the heat. Even when cold though I sweat a lot.

Have you seen any more serious effects than a bit of temporary dehydration?

ian bowles 2

11/10/2011 at 18:26

Depends what you call serious. Dehydration leading to inability to eat then hours of dry retching!!! On long ultras I can usually pull through this phase with the help of bananas.
On my worst race I lost 5kg over 44miles, should have quit but wanted the 2 points for the UTMB so got to the finish line. It took me days for my body to recover.
Give me torrential rain at 2am on Black Sail Pass over a flat section in the sun any day.
The best analysis of hydration issues I have found was in * Survival of the fittest* by Dr Mike Stroud. There is loads of useful info on all aspects of ultra running including how not to die on the MDS.

Edited: 11/10/2011 at 21:37

Hillheader

12/10/2011 at 03:06

Thanks - is that a book or web based? I know he advised on the WHW. I lost 4 kg on the first 50 miles of this and was nearly pulled. Managed to eat and drink more and slowed down so finished no problem and had gained back 2kg, but the weather was cool anyway. MDS is too hot - thinking of the Yukon ultra though - that should be cool enough!

ian bowles 2

12/10/2011 at 18:10

Its a book. Really good info and not just the normal stuf on how to get past the wall on a Marathon. Should be a must read for anyone running 100 milers.
If you need the cold then Check out: The spinerace.com this would suit you solo or part of a relay. 264miles can,t hurt that much can it?

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