AboutDaphne E Brown MS CPRP Expertise I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.
Experience Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I am the Adminstrative Manager for a Municipal Parks and Recreation Department and own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for over seventeen years and here on AllExperts since 1999.
Question On Sunday, September 26th I completed my first full marathon in 4:39 which I'm quite happy with. (for now). I've had a bit of muscle soreness but it's mostly recovered. Previously I had done two half marathons and two runs of at least 22 miles.After the race I ate a bagel, some fruit and some Gatorade.
The problem occured after the race. I drove myself home, had a shower which I turned into a bath. Immediately I felt dizzy and nauseus. I had several very loose bowel movements and vomited several times quickly. Then I fainted for between 15 to 30 seconds.
My wife called EMS and they responded. My BP was 83/50 and pulse was 91. I came around slowly and was transferred to a hospital. As my veins had collapsed they could not start an IV in the ambulance and I sat in the ER at the hospital for several hours without seeing a Dr. Finally I felt well enough to drink a bottle of water and eat a muffin. I spoke to the triage nurse and told her that I was wasting their time waiting. Before I left my BP was 110/80.
I also followed up with my family Dr. on Monday who had no issues.
Sunday was warm, between 70-75 degrees and I thought that I had hydrated well. I urinated 15 minutes before the race and twice in the first half as well as drinking both water and Gatorade at all 2nd half aid stations. I don't deny that I was dehyrated, but it was not enough to make me collapse.
After all of this I want to do another 1/2 marathon on Oct 18th. Is it too early, is it OK, or should I just listen to my body?
Thanks
Answer ***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation. Please consult with a physician when adding or changing an exercise/nutrition routine***
Rob,
I'm so sorry you when through that ordeal after your maration. Sounds like a combination of poor nutrition preparation and dehydration and/or heat exhaustion/stroke (especially if you did not properly hydrate throughout the week before). However YOU NEED TO CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN if you haven'e already.
AS WITH ANY MEDICAL OR POSSIBLE MEDICAL PROBLEM, IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE MEDICAL ADVICE YOU ARE GIVEN BY A LICENSED PHYSISCIAN OR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO GET A SECOND OPINION. I am glad that you live a healthy lifestyle, but you MUST take care of youself the best you can. GOOD LUCK, and sorry I couldn't help you more.
