I’ve searched the forums and read several threads but have some questions about what seem to some specific symptoms I have not seen discussed. I have a cardiologist appt next week, but curious if anyone else has had anything similar. 57 yo male with 20 years in endurance. Did IM CA last October but then took several months off from most training
Pre February was doing easy runs, ave HR consistently 125, easy to keep it sub 130 by walking/ slowing down. Mid Feb got sick. Ended up on a course of antibiotics which seemed to help some. Tested at home 3x for covid, all were negative. But suspecting that I may have been positive given the symptoms.
When I returned to running, had some immediate and specific symptoms that have continued to now, 8 weeks later. I walk 8 or so minutes before all runs. HR is appropriate. The moment I start even a very slow jog, HR immediately goes to 140 and, even with walk breaks, stays generally in 140-145 range. In fact, typically stays 142 or so running and actually rises to 145 when I walk fora minute, then goes back down slightly.
There is no variability even if I run up a slight rise which, pre Feb, would rise a few beats easily. I bought a polar HR strap as they are more accurate, but it confirmed what I was getting from an optical strap. And I confirmed the HR manually
Recovery- before, I could get the HR down easily on 1 minute walk breaks, and post run would drop to the 110s quickly. Now even after 5 minutes walking HR still 140-45
I’ve worn the strap around the house for daily activities, all HR is appropriate for the effort and no spikes. RHR is 5-10 beats higher still
Really weird on the bike as I’ve gotten on the trainer a few times. HR does rise but I seem to be able to control it better on the bike. But — when I sit up, HR goes right to 140. Back down on the bars, drops again. That’s the weirdest symptom. Confirmed this several times to make sure it wasn’t an artifact
Anyone had anything similar and how long it lasted? Thanks for reading.