Why does my face and body get so red when I run?

2019-02-22T17:33:15-05:00

and is there anything I can do to prevent it/cool down faster? It gets super uncomfortably warm and I can't really lay on my back until I cool down.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Feb 22 at 2019 5:37 PM

2019-02-22T17:37:30-05:00

Are you sweating when you run? Have you talked to your doctor about this to rule out any medical problems?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2019 5:42 PM

2019-02-22T17:42:18-05:00

It's called vasodilation. Read this article. It has some helpful tips.

https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Cause-Red-Face-After-Exercise-How-Prevent-12918635

What to Do About Red Face After Exercise

Working out is a sweaty business, but it can leave some people red in the face. To answer this reader's question, we turned to a board certified physician for

Response by SPC Richelle Rice-Simms made Feb 22 at 2019 11:38 PM

2019-02-22T23:38:01-05:00

Blood is being pumped more rapidly through your body & it is closer to the surface...your body will get Accustomed to it and it will become less noticable.