Is it good to run in the morning in winter?

In winter, the weather is relatively cold. At this time, the cold wind can easily enter the human body and cause various discomforts, especially in the morning when the temperature is lower. Therefore, friends who insist on running in the morning should pay attention to it and try to avoid causing some discomfort to the body. Let us learn about what we should pay attention to when running in the morning in winter.

1. Your heartbeat is sometimes fast and sometimes slow

A heartbeat that's sometimes fast and sometimes slow is a sign of an irregular heartbeat. "Arrhythmia is the main cause of sudden death and even the initial signal. Studies have shown that the incidence of arrhythmia in athletes is 2.5-3 times that of ordinary people." Dr. Chen from the Department of Cardiology at a hospital in Guangzhou said that staying up late, smoking, drinking, work pressure and even strenuous exercise can cause arrhythmia, and those who do mental work should pay special attention. If your heartbeat is sometimes fast and sometimes slow, or you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, you should slow down slowly and use jogging or brisk walking to relieve the discomfort of your heart.

2. Sudden drop in body temperature

As the weather gets colder, blood vessels constrict and blood pressure rises, coupled with the excitement before the race, it is a big challenge for runners. If your body temperature drops suddenly during the competition due to insufficient warmth, you must not grit your teeth and persevere. The safest option is to withdraw from the competition. The well-known female runner "Shanhu" told reporters that during the competition, one should listen to the body's reactions and run rationally.

3. Chest tightness and muscle weakness at the “peak”

With marathon runners dying suddenly in winter, the most suitable season for running in the year, many runners are worriedly reflecting on their own bad running habits: irregular work and rest schedules, blindly extending training mileage, gritting their teeth to get through the "extreme", forcing themselves to sprint despite discomfort, and lack of stretching before and after races. The reporter surveyed more than 30 runners and found that more than 70% of them had bad habits of "irregular work and rest schedules" and "forcing themselves to sprint despite discomfort".

In long-distance running events longer than half marathon, the average runner will experience at least 2-5 "extreme points". When you feel chest tightness, rapid breathing, and muscle weakness, you should slow down and drink water and functional drinks. If symptoms do not improve, seek help immediately.

Therefore, if conditions permit, it is best to exercise in the afternoon during the winter. For those who are on a tight schedule, when choosing to run in the morning, you must pay attention to the above-mentioned precautions. If you find some obvious discomfort in your body, it is best to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.