Running while nauseated?

Question

I feel nauseous with some stomach aches (not too bad), but I wanted to run 5 miles today. Is it better for me to rest or should I just go running? I don't have a fever, nor diarrhea. I was looking forward to a nice run, but my body is complaining. What to do?

Answer 1

It would be best for you to not go running today because even though your stomach might not ache much right now, it would probably get a lot worse while you are out running. You should just rest today instead of running.

Answer 2

Listen to your body is my best advice missing 1 run will not have an ill effect on your fitness level or training schedule.  However you can use the 20 minute rule, go out and run for 10 minutes if it sucks come back at least you get 20 minutes in.  

Harry

Answer 3

At track practice the other day some kid came even though his stomach was bothering him. After he ran his two warm up laps, he like bent over on the field and yeah...barfed like twice and I think he almost passed out. So I would say wait untill your stomach feels better, maybe do an evening run today when your stomach is better.

Answer 4

dont run? obviously, its best to just rest, especialy if ur a little nauseated, and with stomach aches.calways best to give anything that involves ur stomach rest time, less you throw up or have a hurt tummy =)

Answer 5

It depends on the situation and how bad you feel. If you dont feel like to run, then don't. But, if you feel it is OK, go out slowly and see how you feel, maybe you can run 2 or 3 miles and feel bad, maybe you will finish a 5 miler and feels OK afterwards. Running improves blood flow, so it might fix your problem, but alway be cautions and do not push yourself if you feel anything uncomfortable. If you had similar feeling in the past, you should be able to make the judgement better than any of us. If it is something new, I would go see a doctor first before worry about put in a run.