Suddenly crying during run

Triathlon Forum
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Today I was just running along fine, and them boom–I started to nearly cry, and had to gasp for air to breathe and keep it together.
I was at the gym, and didn’t want to have a meltdown right there. At about 50 minutes running, it just came over me.

When I ran marathons 10 years ago, this would happen to me alot–I would suddenly begin to cry, gasping for air, it was intense.

Why does this happen?
Could it be a sign of needing carbohydrate or something?

I would appreciate any help on this, it’s a thing that has always cropped up for me…

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It’s a panic attack.

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I really wish ST had a “Like” button. Because that was awesome.

M

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All of a sudden I started to think about my Mom not doing well, and bam, I started crying.
What the heck, how does that thought even sneak into my mind, especially with good music, nice pace, etc.

It is hard to cry while running.

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I hear Andy Schleck has the same problem when descending.

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Ok, I guess you’re joking about it, but I was trying to get some understanding.

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You’re tired. After a good nights sleep and you’re truly rested, see if this happens.

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+1
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that’s a good point.
i do wonder if it’s a sign to have some carbohydate as well. (this morning I ran without having any breakfast…so I was definitely on E.)

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Some people would attribute that to runners high. Your body gets flooded with endorphins, sometimes your emotions take over.

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I had this happen to me when I ran a marathon. I chalked it up to super high levels of endorphins.

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Do yo have any stress or depression going on? Could be that exercise is a release for you.

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All of a sudden I started to think about my Mom not doing well, and bam, I started crying.
What the heck, how does that thought even sneak into my mind, especially with good music, nice pace, etc.

Seriously? You need to ask why we think this is happening when you have the answer right there?

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Carbohydrates help me, too. As endurance athletes, our high volume can make us sensitive.

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Uhhhhh, womens forum??..I mean do you really think a bunch of type 1 testosterone filled competitors will get this? Wish I could help, but can’t

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Ok … I’ll apologize before I say it :slight_smile:

Is it like a cry with tears … or MEOW??? If its a meow it could indeed be an intense food need.

Dave :slight_smile:

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I think Paulo is right, you’re having a panic attack. Try looking up ways to cope mentally with those. Obviously if your body is highly stressed, as in a race, you’re not going to have the mental energy to deal with the attack, and the results are more frightening.

It’s completely normal. I’ve seen some gals in races just stop and start sobbing, when they were actually doing just fine. A couple of minutes later, and they’re back on the road, hard charging.

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yes, a situation that’s going on for awhile…which normally doesn’t make me suddenly burst out into near tears and gasp for air in my everyday life.

i appreciate the responses everybody, you have helped me get perspective & understanding for sure.

and houndog, yes, right after i just kept running! it’s always happens that. thanks for your response, i really appreciate it!

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Absolutely do not let it screw up your races. recognize it as a danger, learn to deal with it, but then move on. You won’t be able to avoid it all the time, so you’ll have to have coping methods. figure out what works for you. This is a mental sport.

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Paulo was teasing her.