Nausea and high altitude running. (The Clinic).

From: Running & FitNews | Date: November 1, 2002 | Copyright information

I attempted the Pike's Peak Marathon last year but had to drop out due to severe nausea and vomiting. I'd love to try it again. Any thoughts?

Alan Mason

Hudson, NY

The symptoms of acute altitude sickness (AMS) include nausea, vomiting, headache, and severe fatigue. AMS can occur at altitudes of 2,500 to 3,000 meters, which is lower than Pike's Peak. Endurance athletes are no less likely to experience this than sedentary individuals. Some individuals are more prone to AMS because they do not adapt readily to high altitude.

Acclimatizing gradually (no more than an ...

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