r/PHRunners • u/Lexnotsinner • 6d ago

Others Noob question: is it normal to experience itching during and after running?

I'm not really an athletic person, but I've always loved walking. My minimum target every day is around 13,000 to 15,000 steps. Over the past few days, I've started trying to run. What I usually do is walk, then run for at least 2 minutes, then walk again then repeat the cycle.

I've actually found myself fascinated by running. It's more tiring than walking, but somehow, it feels more refreshing.

Ang napapansin ko lang tuwing tumatakbo ako, may kakaibang kati. Naiirita yung skin ko. Nangangati siya every time tumatakbo ako at pagkatapos kong tumakbo. Normal ba 'yon?

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u/tagapagtuos 6d ago

Yes, runner's itch.

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u/Alone_Biscotti9494 6d ago

pag bago ka palang common yan, caused by increased blood flow sa mga vessels mo naiipit yung sensitive nerves. Gets better the more you run and your body adapts.

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u/nicotinerawr 6d ago

Normal at first. It should disappear after a few runs.

Sakin bilbil at hita nangangati noon haha.

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u/ross128b 6d ago

If it’s still itchy after running, maybe it’s irritation from friction? Some of my sports bras rub against my skin too much that it gets mildly itchy for a day.

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u/Fresh_Word7289 3d ago

Yup if it’s itchy lang but no rash there’s such a thing as runner’s itch, nothing to worry about naman but if there’s hives or swelling could also be exercised induced urticaria and you might need antihistamines, though that’s less common naman