Marathons, triathalons, races, etc...

[chenoarae]

So I know there are several of you on here who are very active, my question is do any of you do triathalons, marathons, races of any kind? It's that time of year when they're about every weekend. I was wondering, what do you do to prevent a flare from race day? Lots of sweatproof sunblock? Hop in the car and blast A/C immediately after? Hats?

Do you flare after a big race? Is this something I should be avoiding?

I've got one coming up in a week. Usually I train in the air-conditioned great indoors, so I'm a little worried as I haven't done any races since pre-rosacea.

Thanks!!

[MissD]

I've not run a marathon but am wondering about this as well. I run in the early morning when it isn't too warm or too cool and don't flush but have no idea how I would react to a longer run later in the day.

Good luck with the race Chenoarae!

[mattdog323]

i do pretty hard core training,

Im a pro kick boxer when training for excess of 2 hours i pay for it big time but its the lifestyle i choose,

Ive ran half marathons the last was a year and a half a go my face would be flared for hours and hours afterwards,Once again its the lifestyle i choose,

Its certainly not for some people my face can go so stupid after these various physical activities i take part in,

I dont care if my face goes red,It has all my life.

Regards MATT

[mattdog323]

So I know there are several of you on here who are very active, my question is do any of you do triathalons, marathons, races of any kind? It's that time of year when they're about every weekend. I was wondering, what do you do to prevent a flare from race day? Lots of sweatproof sunblock? Hop in the car and blast A/C immediately after? Hats?

Do you flare after a big race? Is this something I should be avoiding?

I've got one coming up in a week. Usually I train in the air-conditioned great indoors, so I'm a little worried as I haven't done any races since pre-rosacea.

Thanks!!

Of course where a hat,Throwing bottled water over your face really helps,certanily sun block if your with a team or just have a follow car with friends keep some ice cubes on hand and once you stop running cool that body down,Don'T worry to much in the big runs the body regulates pretty well,My advice is when doing these events is its actually very good to do training lessons out side so u know what Ur up against,

Like miss d said even if its early in the morn,U say u train inside im guessing its some sort of bike ride??
Regards MATT

[chenoarae]

Thanks guys -

Yes Matt I'm doing a 14 mile Mt biking leg... the really sad thing is I haven't been training outside like I should - my bike needs new tires and I kept putting it off (school, sucks up your time and $!!).

[mattdog323]

Thanks guys -

Yes Matt I'm doing a 14 mile Mt biking leg... the really sad thing is I haven't been training outside like I should - my bike needs new tires and I kept putting it off (school, sucks up your time and $!!).

school certanily does!!!!hi:
I'm sure you will enjoy it immensely biking out sides cool laugh:
Regards Matt,

[J-Mill]

I was running marathons prior to my Rosacea flaring really badly a few years ago.

I actually blame the marathon running for it, it puts a lot of stress on your whole body.

[Melissa W]

I find that cycling or running outdoors isn't as bad as indoors of course and while I am more likely to flush while running outdoors vs cycling outdoors it is OK. As I wrote before it is not uncommon to see people with pink/red faces while participating in sports outdoors. When you cycle you create a wind that in part helps diminish any flushing depending on the circumstances. I find it a bit more challenging running outdoors though unless I am running by the ocean and the wind is coming off of the ocean creating a cool breeze. In any case after running outdoors I am more likely to flush afterwards a bit if I just did a fast hard run as opposed to a less frenetic run. So if you are racing to win as opposed to just going the distance you may very well flush but in that case I think it is a good flush if that makes sense. I never get too upset if I am flushed after a hard cycle or run as I know I pushed myself and it feels good despite the burning. yes:

Good luck Chenoarae! Make the others eat your dust!!
and most importantly, have fun!!

Best wishes,
Melissa

[J-Mill]

Speaking of marathons here is an interesting study out of my old birth city of Winnipeg (ran that marathon a few times, Winnipeg is a very flat prairie city, very easy marathon comparatively):

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hhccWlpEfHBKB67KXRQU8ke-JY_w

[Melissa W]

That's a little scary.

[chenoarae]

So if you are racing to win as opposed to just going the distance you may very well flush but in that case I think it is a good flush if that makes sense.
Good luck Chenoarae! Make the others eat your dust!!
and most importantly, have fun!!

Best wishes,
Melissa

lol, it's been 6 mos since I've been on a legitimate mt bike ride - going the distance is probably the best I'm gonna offer them! laugh: Thanks for the good luck wishes Melissa, I'll need it yes:

Also, that study - it makes sense, just like when you're weightlifting and creating microtears in the muscle - I just never thought of damage like that to your heart as a result of running! Of course I suppose marathons aren't your casual jog in the park, after all....

[claudia]

I walk a marathon each year. Last year I did a half-marathon with no problems! This year I plan to do one in the fall when it'll be cooler...plus it's in the coastal redwoods so there'll be some shade as well.

I just ignore the rosacea when doing marathons --- everyone else is red too from exertion so it doesn't matter blush:

Drinking plenty of water helps!

[phlika29]

How about doing a MoonWalk? it starts at midnight (no need to suncream), you walk in your bra (keep nice and cool) and it is in aid of breast cancer. What more could you ask forwink1:

This is the link to the london one but I believe that are many places that do it:

http://www.walkthewalk.org/Challenges/ThePlaytexMoonWalk