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Feeling really cold about 30 mins after my Long Slow Run

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Khanivore Mar 2019 8:52pm, 18 Mar 2019 32 posts	Quote Pin Khanivore Does anyone else start to feel cold about 30 mins after their long run? I had it happen for the last three weeks (3-4hrs of running each time). I'm wondering what causes it.
Homer Mar 2019 9:08pm, 18 Mar 2019 12,414 posts	Quote Pin Homer Yup, happens sometimes. I take it to mean I've not fuelled well (or that I've still got my sweaty top on) I usually try to be in the bath with a cup on tea in hand within 30 mins of the end of my LSR
HowFar? Mar 2019 9:20pm, 18 Mar 2019 13,314 posts	Quote Pin HowFar? I think it's just because you have used up so many calories that your body doesn't have enough to keep you as warm as normal. As Homer says, get out of the gear you were running in, and try to get something to eat as soon as you can after finishing, or at least some recovery drink if you can't face eating straight away.
Son of a Pronator Man Mar 2019 9:30pm, 18 Mar 2019 8,567 posts	Quote Pin Son of a Pronator Man Could it be because all the blood is still pumping to your muscles, leaving your core chilled ? Change out of wet or sweaty clothes a warm drink ( not cold/iced) and keep yourself warm until it has passed.
northernslowcoach Mar 2019 9:33pm, 18 Mar 2019 15,279 posts	Quote Pin northernslowcoach Happens to me after every run, whatever I do I just make sure I have extra layers to put on and have a hot drink
Oranj Mar 2019 10:18pm, 18 Mar 2019 1,462 posts	Quote Pin Oranj Like Homer, I find a soak in a hot bath the best remedy after a long run. Maybe being out for all that time just runs you down a bit and gives you less energy for just keeping warm.
Oranj Mar 2019 1:00pm, 21 Mar 2019 1,463 posts	Quote Pin Oranj Did my long run this morning and didn't have time for a soak. I've just got into the office for the afternoon, I'm freezing in here: I'm the only person wearing both a jumper and a fleece.
Little Miss Happy Mar 2019 1:50pm, 21 Mar 2019 1,237 posts	Quote Pin Little Miss Happy About twenty minutes after most runs for me. As others have said, out of sweaty kit, hot drink, something to eat and a hot shower or bath sort it. That's a very long time to be out for your long run - are you ultra training?
Oranj Mar 2019 2:52pm, 21 Mar 2019 1,465 posts	Quote Pin Oranj London Marathon is calling
Little Miss Happy Mar 2019 4:12pm, 21 Mar 2019 1,239 posts	Quote Pin Little Miss Happy You wouldn't do a four hour long run training for a marathon surely? Not something I've ever seen recommended at any level.