pamela Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 The past few weeks, since the weather has cooled down, almost every time I have went for a run, I end up with blue fingernails. I am fine (not cold) while I'm running, and I'm fine immediately afterwards, but about 10 minutes passes and I start shivering and shaking and my fingernails turn blue. I'm told this is hypothermia setting in. At first I figured it was because I wasn't changing out of my running gear fast enough, but last night I changed into something warm and dry right away and it still set in, just a little later. I usually shower right after, but last night I had to eat dinner first. Is this what I should expect all winter? Is there anything I should be doing differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Funny. I experience the same thing in the winter ! Also my feet freeze up. My hand and feet are always cold.Most people tell me is because I don't have any body fat. It could be the case with you too. I'm not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 It's not even that cold though.... like, 8-12 degrees Celsius. I really wish I had a jet tub or a fireplace sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 MMMMM A jet tub right by the fireplace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 My next house will need to have one or the other, at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaanddini Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 ugh, I remember this from last winter, not as extreme as you (with blue nails), but just feeling like I couldn't warm up for HOURS after running in the cold. I think maybe it has to do with cooling down too quickly after the run. I think it should get a little better as your body gets used to it. Best thing for me would be hot shower, dry clothes (2+ layers!), sip some tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I read fireplace too fast and thought you wrote fireman. Then I reread it. And that happens to me too. Not the blue fingers but being frosty cold after running sometimes. Especially if I don't hop in the shower right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 I read fireplace too fast and thought you wrote fireman. Then I reread it. And that happens to me too. Not the blue fingers but being frosty cold after running sometimes. Especially if I don't hop in the shower right away. ha! I definitely wouldn't turn away a fireman either! In uniform.... or not. The blue fingers is what freaks me out the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 ha! I definitely wouldn't turn away a fireman either! In uniform.... or not. The blue fingers is what freaks me out the most. I second that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'll share him with you, Tashie. (Man this thread has degenerated) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 What if he was chowing down on a hoagie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 What if he was chowing down on a hoagie? Yuck. Maybe what I need is one of YOU guys here at VBB&F to dress up like a fireman, so I can have the best of both worlds. I AM a vegansexual, afterall. Any volunteers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 ... *thinks of a potential halloween costume* ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'll share him with you, Tashie. (Man this thread has degenerated) Thanks Pamela.. I sure we won't have to worry about blue fingers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I sure we won't have to worry about blue fingers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veganitaliana Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Getting back on topic, ladies and gentlemen (although some of the ideas were cool), I, too, am finding myself to be more and more sensitive to the cold. I always have been, Italian blood is not made for Canadian winters, but since I've lost the weight I'm even more sensitive. And yet in some regards it's not as bad because my circulation is better and I can heat up quicker too. Weird, hugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 ... *thinks of a potential halloween costume* ... I will take this as an offer. Otherwise, I am sure Tashie would be happy to don a fireman's outfit for me. I've always been cold, even when I had extra weight. I'm not Italian, but I'm definitely not cut out for these winters either. I practically hibernate. So is the general consensus then that what's happening to me isn't really anything to worry about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 ... *thinks of a potential halloween costume* ... I will take this as an offer. Otherwise, I am sure Tashie would be happy to don a fireman's outfit for me. I've always been cold, even when I had extra weight. I'm not Italian, but I'm definitely not cut out for these winters either. I practically hibernate. So is the general consensus then that what's happening to me isn't really anything to worry about? You got it Nah just run faster and pray that you won't freeze. I'm just kidding Wear double gloves layers for the winter and make sure you keep your head warm. I know how Ottawa gets. Man that sucks.. Or if it's really bad you could try in door training. Which is just as effective. Fireman costume eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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