Okay so the last two weeks have not been great. I only ran 5 miles last week (and some TaeBo/cross training/weight work) and 7 the week prior. Today I started off the week with 7.5 miles so that's good. I'm already ahead of myself. :-)
While running today I took a few new routes down by the beach. It was helpful to look at some new scenery. Most of it was comprised of small beach homes that sit very close together but are quaint and inviting all the same. I was wearing new headphones that really drowned out the noises around me, and perhaps that is the reason why my sense of smell was heightened. While running through these neighborhoods I really noticed the different smells (weird, I know, but it took my mind off of how long I was running!). On just one on of these adorable Humarock Beach roads, I noticed the smells of: burning wood, a woman's perfume, a cigar, pine trees, wet dog and the beautiful scent of the sea air. It was strange but for some reason I really took note of these elements today. I can't imagine what my mind is going to zone in on when I start those really long runs!
In any event I'm hoping I can make it out at least three other days this week to run (or nights, whatever - you know what I mean). The weather is getting nicer (slowly but surely) and the days are getting longer (so after work runs are possible again!) so there's hope.
A heightened sense of smell
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Hi Chris,
I'm doing a little bit of research on experiencing a sense of heightened smell as an effect of running, and saw that you've written about noticing that. Would you mind if I asked you a couple questions about the topic? If you could get back to me, my email is cangelo0827@gmail.com. Thanks, Corey
The sense of smell thing happens to me too! It's so strange... have you found any more info on it?
PS - your blog is high in the google results of "heightened sense of smell after running" haha
I've noticed that when I return home after running everything smells very strong - the trash, the dog. A few times I have walked in the house right after a run and I think that the dog must have gone to the bathroom in the floor, but I never find anything. I guess I just need to clean more!
I also found this by googling "heightened sense of smell after running." I thought there would be more on the web, but haven't found anything.
I thought it was just me! I came back from a long interval training exercise and when I hopped into the shower, I found that I could smell the extremely sharp/strong smell of the chemicals in my shampoo and shower gels...what's going on ey!!
I thought maybe something was wrong with me - I also have noticed a very heightened sense of smell after going for a 3-6 mile run each night. I especially identify with the person that talked about the chemicals in the shampoo, etc. when showering afterwards. My body wash was so bad I almost couldn't stand it. Weird to know that it happens to others!
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