How much water to drink before running to not get cramps?
January 23rd, 2009 | by DistanceRunner |asdf asked:
Every time i have been running i always get cramps. I always drink water before and in between running but yet after around half a mile or so I get cramps. I am 15 years old and weigh 125 pounds.
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Every time i have been running i always get cramps. I always drink water before and in between running but yet after around half a mile or so I get cramps. I am 15 years old and weigh 125 pounds.
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3 Responses to “How much water to drink before running to not get cramps?”
By Snow on Cedar on Jan 24, 2009 | Reply
Before you run (Not IMMEDIATELY before, but long enough that the water is in your system, not your stomach) you should try to consume at least 32 ounces of water, and some while you are actually running. Remember to stretch!
By justbeingher on Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
You need to eat 2 cups a day of yogurt because you need the calcium and magnesium for cramps. 16 oz of water before and the same during/after during should be enough as long as you don’t dehydrate yourself the rest of the time
By ksneo627 on Jan 29, 2009 | Reply
cramps are linked more to electrolyte deficiencies rather than dehydration from water alone. you wanna have a sports drink a little prior to running. also during the rest of your day, you might wanna eat foods containing potassium like bananas, potatoes, and yogurt.