Seem to be cold an hour after a run

[JaniceG68]

I’m wondering if this is a thing. I have only just started this week - done 2 runs and on returning home, after showering, dressing etc I start to feel quite cold. Seems to go on for rest of the day. Don t know if this is normal or just me?

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

Can’t answer why that is but I do too....did this morning after my run. Im 49 but do have cold hands/feet and blame hormones and middle age ! 😂

[JaniceG68 Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

Thanks! least it’s not just me - I’m usually quite warm so it’s quite refreshing actually 😊

[Hidden in reply to JaniceG68]

You are not alone - me too! I want to reach for my socks, slippers and wooly jumper!

My husband and son remarked on it the other day when they got home and I had the heating on!

Night time is another matter however, I'm constantly throwing the duvet off! 🥵

[JaniceG68 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Ah that’s good to know. Thank you. That’s me also! Maybe it’s the body’s way of recovering after a run 🏃🏻‍♀️.

[Julia187 Graduate]

Ditto, takes me all day to warm up after a run, also blaming hormones and middle age 😬

[Neilix1971]

I don’t suffer from this, but my running partner says she gets this too not sure why though

[JaoJao]

Me too! I suspect the body temp has dropped as its cooled down after the run. You will probably feel it more if you are sat idle and not moving. It’s always nice to grab a warm hoody and socks so it’s quite comforting to warm up. Probably a woman thing judging by the replies. 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

If is a known issue for some runners and I have seen it suggested that it is caused by low blood sugar. If you Google "cold after running" you will find discussions. If you do find an answer I would love to know.

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Found this ! You may need a cuppa before reading as it’s a long one

blogs.scientificamerican.co...

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

Really interesting. Thanks.

[JaniceG68 Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

Interesting read. So it can’t really be avoided - thought I was doing something wrong so makes me feel better! Thanks.

[Pinkpig20 Graduate]

I find I get cold after doing a Couch to 5k session too. I guess it is your body cooling itself down after getting hot. In my case, quite pink in the face!ha A warm bath/shower should help. Probably low blood sugar would make you feel cold too, as your body needs fuel.

[JaniceG68 Graduate in reply to Pinkpig20]

Yes i have a warm after the morning run but it goes on until the evening. I’ve googled it and there seems to be no definite reason. Some say it’s the body’s thermostat, others say blood sugar levels or adrenaline. Hopefully it might ease the more weeks I get through.

[runwithdog Graduate]

yes,i run in the morning and am chilly in the afternoon.

but the best bit is hot flushes have disappeared.

[JaniceG68 Graduate in reply to runwithdog]

That’s a bonus - I’m finding that too at the moment!

[Dowat Graduate]

Finding this too, particularly with longer runs. Like others thought it was just me!

[Deals1 Graduate]

Yeah i sometimes get this