How do you run in it? I managed to get in 5 miles today but made the mistake of starting at 2:30. It had been rainy most of the morning so I thought it would be cool, but by the time I got ready to run it was 74 and partly sunny. My hands were swelling within the first 1/2 mile. I took a drink or two every time I passed my house (which was 5 times but not evenly spaced). It didn't help that someone was burning something and it was smokey. I know I've been bad about drinking water throughout the day and drinking way too many dt. cokes. Those 5 miles were harder than the 9 I ran on Sunday (53 and overcast with a slight breeze...perfect for running). I think I may rework my mornings so I can run before I start work. Any ideas on how to prevent the swelling would be appreciated.
Oh yeah, it sure would be nice to see some other Easter/Charly & Ryan party pictures. Someone needs to find a nice (and secure) place for us to upload and share. I use Costco and Snapfish, but am willing to go anywhere if it means I can see some of the pictures you all take up home. :) Maybe we could even get some Italy, Cincinnati and Indianapolis pictures to.
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From the Mayo Clinic...
Hand swelling during exercise is a fairly common problem. Unfortunately, the cause usually isn't clear. It may be due to an exaggerated response by the circulatory system of your hands and fingers. Hand swelling during exercise is unlikely to be due to drinking excess water, electrolyte imbalance or weather.
Usually, when you exercise other parts of your body, your heart redirects blood from your hands to exercising muscles. This cools the skin and local tissues of the hand. The blood vessels in your hand try to maintain circulation but may overreact, leading to a local increase in blood and possibly swelling.
There is no proven method for preventing or reducing hand swelling during exercise. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that the following tips may help some people:
Before you exercise, remove your rings and loosen your watchband.
During exercise, do occasional forward and backward arm circles.
Occasionally stretch your fingers out and then make a fist. Repeat this several times during exercise.
Thanks for the info. I have hand swelling if I'm just out shopping or anything that involves walking. I always thought it was due to my hands hanging down and circulation. Guess I was partly correct.
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