a week off or running feels like! Ugh! Okay, it may have been the heat too, but
Christy and I were struggling this morning. Or maybe she was just being nice! But we got 5.75 miles in and are looking forward to the next run which has to be a lot better!
Talking about pain.... at the recent half/marathon adventure, my
SIL - the Dr. - told us that we shouldn't take
ibuprofen before the run due to how it is processed through the body. Tylenol would be better (but not for the post race beer consumption). Jim decided to risk it, but it raised the question in our minds. I came upon this
article about it. You should really read the article, but I know you are busy, so the recommendation is:
"Based on what we know from research, the use of Ibuprofen can impair health and performance if taken in larger doses and if in combination with dehydration due to altered renal function. Endurance training and competition is highly dependent on your body’s ability to move fluids through the kidneys. The restriction of this fluid movement can cause numerous adverse effects including dehydration,
hyponatremia and kidney failure. All of which do not bode well for a PR. For races and hard training sessions, the risks seem to outweigh the questionable benefits.
Therefore, the use of
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (
NSAIDS),
ibuprofen) should be reserved for post-exercise and taken in moderation. A proper warm-up and good fueling practices may do more for you to prevent muscle soreness and inflammation than popping a few Ibuprofen.
