Ric, thanks for the message.
I have indeed hit the wall in past marathons and this is a completely
different experience. I can start to wheeze within a couple of minutes of
starting to run if I push it hard enough. Quite a wall that would be, eh?
Thanks for the tip about the Vit C. I'll try it tomorrow and report back.
I've tried hyperhydrating and just feel the need to pee!
Sophie
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Stern <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: if not asthma, what is it?
> whilst hitting the 'wall' is indeed very real, and is also colloquially
> termed the 'bonk' or 'knock', glycogen depletion does not really cause the
> symptoms (wheeziness) that is causing the marathon runner to slow down.
>
> feelings of light headedness, an inability to keep going at the normal
> pace, and heightened fatigue are the general symptoms of glycogen
depletion.
>
> however, to suggest that the athlete is "past it" based on age and weight
> is somewhat ludicrous. As previously pointed there are many fine athletes
> who continue in their chosen sport in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and
beyond.
>
> if the athlete has been continually training why should she have a sudden
> drop due to ageing?
>
> however, none of this really answers the question first put forward of
> wheezing whilst running. as i'm not an MD i can't offer a
> diagnosis. however, i do recall seeing in passing a paper from a few
years
> back (maybe 2 - 4 years) that suggested that exercise induced asthma could
> be ameliorated by consuming, pre exercise 500mg of vitamin C.
furthermore,
> hyperhydrating may also help.
>
> regards
> ric
>
> At 12:06 25/08/2001 -0400, you wrote:
> >Try quoting all of the message not just the bit you don't like.
> >The Wall is very real.
>
> Richard Stern BSc(Hons)
> Richard Stern Training 'Scientific training for cyclists'
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