About 160/95. Doc says it won't hurt to run races but to go easy on weight lifting. He's prescribed meds that are essentially a diuretic and will remove fluid and lessen volume in blood.
Does anybody know how blood pressure and its meds affect running performance? I bought the meds but haven't taken one yet.
does your doc know you're a runner? Diuretics = NOT GOOD for a runner. How about a alpha blocker med instead? Beta blocker also not good for a runner as they work by lowering your heart rate.
you can't be in great shape with that blood presure, no way! try taking mega dosages of fish oil (like 1/2 cup a day), that will thin the blood and help your bp
Have you had that high BP confirmed anywhere besides the drs office (e.g on one of those machines at the pharmacy)? If you feel like you're in good shape its possible you were just nervous or had a hot nurse or something.