Posted by sabre on November 7, 2004, at 2:25:47
In reply to Re: Tyrosine questions » sabre, posted by Larry Hoover on November 6, 2004, at 22:55:05
Thanks for replying Larry. Your expertise and comments are welcome and appreciated!
I noticed an improvement in the way I felt when I ran the first time I used it. The run was approx 10k but run easily. I felt less effort than usual.
The run today was 6k and flat out. Maybe that had some bearing on the difference.
Perhaps the tyrosine is good for lower intensity aerobic based activity but not so useful for close to anaerobic threshold activity ie 85%+ heart rate?I read that Tyrosine causes bronchodilation and as I suffer from exercise induced asthma in pollen season this might have also explained the easier breathing I experienced with the slower run.
Two positive aspects today were:
- that at 2/3 the way into the run I didn't experience dizziness, which I do usually. I think it could be due to hyperventilation. I have tried holding my breath for short spells during races and this sometimes helps. The tyrosine may have prevented it...who knows.- I recovered very quickly upon stopping.
It is all a bit of a jigsaw and if it wasn't for psychological suffering, I think it would be fun.
When you suggested using simple carbs to avoid excessive reduction in heart function what did you mean exactly?
I suppose it is greedy wanting to be sane and to run competitively too but running has kept me sane and provided a distraction for a long time.
Middle and long distance running attracts introverts, the uptight and social misfits. I fit in well and love it.
sabre
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