Getting really cold after a long run

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James1982a Mar 2012 6:19pm, 20 Mar 2012 7,461 posts	0 James1982a Hello, I seem to be getting really cold and run down after my long runs lately. Even changing clothes and layering up doesn't seem to be helping. It's lasting about 2-3 hours after running. No problems in that regard while doing the run. It's just shortly after I stop. I don't seem to be shivering, just feeling really cold. Any ideas what it may be?
Wine Legs Mar 2012 6:21pm, 20 Mar 2012 2,817 posts	0 Wine Legs Do you have a nice warm shower when you're finished? Or a hot drink?
eL Bee! Mar 2012 6:22pm, 20 Mar 2012 17,641 posts	0 eL Bee! Almost everyone gets that, James. Sounds grossly normal to me
Ultracat Mar 2012 6:23pm, 20 Mar 2012 9,666 posts	0 Ultracat Do you have hot bath/shower and something to eat soon after? Maybe try hot drinks? Do your fingers go white?
JohnnyO Mar 2012 6:23pm, 20 Mar 2012 12,160 posts	0 JohnnyO I get that. Eat more straight away, if you can.
fleecy Mar 2012 6:25pm, 20 Mar 2012 441 posts	0 fleecy Try eating more during your run and maybe before too. Afterwards climb into bed and stick the electric blanket on, snuggly May not work so well if you're running during your work lunch hour...
rf_fozzy Mar 2012 6:25pm, 20 Mar 2012 2,179 posts	0 rf_fozzy Shower and eat as soon as possible after you've finished. If you want, you could also have a recovery drink afterwards. I'm not convinced whether they're scientifically any good, but I find they seem to help me.
rf_fozzy Mar 2012 6:26pm, 20 Mar 2012 2,180 posts	0 rf_fozzy I should add that if I don't eat/shower fairly soon after a run, I also get very cold.
Lyra OK Mar 2012 6:29pm, 20 Mar 2012 4,014 posts	0 Lyra OK Yep, me too. Eat.
Pootle Mar 2012 6:31pm, 20 Mar 2012 8,525 posts	0 Pootle I have a bath immediatly, and take a protein shake in with me to sip whilst I am warming up because I can't face solid food.