Coach,
Most times when my son runs the 400m he gets nauseous and throws up. What can this be due to and how can it be prevented? He gets anxious before a race. Can this add to the problem?
Thank you,
Jorge
Nausea and Sprinting
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George Payan
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Nausea and Sprinting
Sprinting is an anaerobic activity and produces a large amount of lactic acid in the muscles. For the 200m and 400m events, sprinters must develop a high-lactate tolerance. The reason for the nausea is because the high-lactate tolerance has not been developed. If an athlete is vomiting, this means he is pushing at 90-100% but is not in condition to do so.
When an athlete pushes to the limits, he is producing the lactic acid which causes fatigue and nausea. Inexperience and lack of confidence will also cause some athletes to be anxious. As they gain experience and confidence, it is suppressed.
The goal is to run 90-100% in speed sessions. If an athlete is not in condition, he should work up to this gradually.
Coach Payan
www.CoachesEducation.com
When an athlete pushes to the limits, he is producing the lactic acid which causes fatigue and nausea. Inexperience and lack of confidence will also cause some athletes to be anxious. As they gain experience and confidence, it is suppressed.
The goal is to run 90-100% in speed sessions. If an athlete is not in condition, he should work up to this gradually.
Coach Payan
www.CoachesEducation.com