I train with an age group team. Our normal Saturday practices are in a pool around 85º and for 2 hours. The practices may not be hugely high in yardage but very high in intensity. I normally have chronic headaches and lately I've been getting migraines after these Sat practices. I don't know if it's the heat of the pool for the long time or the intensity. I talked to the coach today about getting out after 90 min as I find that helps. He mentioned upping my fluid and nutrition intake. What should I up and what else can I do to avoid the migraines? They are making for very boring weekends for my family as I lay on the couch in pain.
I have two different pools that I swim in. One (for Masters group) is nice and cool, the other (days there is no Masters practice) is 84+. I'm far more likely to end up with a headache after swimming in the warmer pool!
Other factors that will add to whether or not I end up with a post-swim headache - tightness of goggles, hydration level, iron level, amount of sleep. I have a tendency to to get migraines when I'm not getting enough iron.. or water.. or sleep.. etc. If I know I will be working hard the next morning/day I will usually eat something with lots of iron (spinach is my favorite source), drink lots, and try to get a little extra sleep.
I hope you find a solution that works for you! Headaches are miserable. :badday:
I have two different pools that I swim in. One (for Masters group) is nice and cool, the other (days there is no Masters practice) is 84+. I'm far more likely to end up with a headache after swimming in the warmer pool!
Other factors that will add to whether or not I end up with a post-swim headache - tightness of goggles, hydration level, iron level, amount of sleep. I have a tendency to to get migraines when I'm not getting enough iron.. or water.. or sleep.. etc. If I know I will be working hard the next morning/day I will usually eat something with lots of iron (spinach is my favorite source), drink lots, and try to get a little extra sleep.
I hope you find a solution that works for you! Headaches are miserable. :badday:
