Posted by fca on June 17, 2006, at 18:58:43
In reply to Re: I thought I was OK, but apparently not, posted by gmb on June 17, 2006, at 18:00:48
I don't think you are nuts at all--I have always aspired to do ultramarathons--my most ambitious undertakings have been triathalons (1 mile swim, 50 bike and 10 mile run)--I also have done many centuries on my bike. Now my running (pre-geriatric shuffling) is by time 50 minutes every week day and 70-90 each weekend day plus a modest bike ride in the evening.
As a life long runner/biker I will tell you that you need to critically examine the amount of exercise you are doing to better assess you depression and anxiety--you know and I know that one of the first symptoms of overtraining is lethargy, depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping etc. I would never suggest you give up running--I firmly believe it has been instrumental in keeping me together for the last 37 years (I am 64). But if I was a physician and putting you on a medication program I would want you to reduce (substantially moderate) you running for at least 12-16 weeks. I am totally making this up but I would put a limit of 25-30 miles per week with at least two days of rest or very easy jogging.
Let's face it--traditional treatment protocols simple are not tested and used on persons who are stressing their body the way you are--I certainly do not think running is the problem but it has to be a significant clinical challenge to figure out a medication program for you. Who knows what is happening to your neurotransmitters let alone other chemistry under those sustained conditions. I would be very interested in knowing what you do and how you progress--my best wishes and hopes for you fca
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