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.
Thanks all. You all have given me a lot to think about. I do think the pool temp has something to do with the level of exertion, which leads to the headaches. As of this week, we are in a different pool for Saturdays. We go back to the hot pool in Sept :( I do need to wear a cap but I can easily take it off and swim a bit without it at the end of practice or in the middle, if needed. My goggles are as loose as I can get them without them coming off when I push off. Off to eat some spinach and work on that iron thing.
Thanks all. You all have given me a lot to think about. I do think the pool temp has something to do with the level of exertion, which leads to the headaches. As of this week, we are in a different pool for Saturdays. We go back to the hot pool in Sept :( I do need to wear a cap but I can easily take it off and swim a bit without it at the end of practice or in the middle, if needed. My goggles are as loose as I can get them without them coming off when I push off. Off to eat some spinach and work on that iron thing.
