How do you prevent a dry mouth while running?
September 6, 2010 - 5:53 am
When I run for my cross country team, I get a really dry mouth and throat. It hurts when I swallow and my spit is white, instead of clear. And if I drink water, I get cramps. How can I prevent this?
It has little to do with hydration and more with the current weather. Around season’s change, more dust gets into the air and as you breathe heavily during running, those particles are like knives on the back of your throat. Water will definitely help with this but if you want something that will soothe; after your run drink chocolate milk. Sounds ridiculous but it will feel much better than water.
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September 6th, 2010 at 11:01 am
breathe through your nose
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September 6th, 2010 at 11:27 am
I get cramps from water, but only when I don’t drink in sips. If you take 3 small sips at a time as opposed to chugging half a bottle, you will wet your mouth and not get cramps.
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September 6th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Actually, don’t breathe through your nose. Keep breathing through your mouth. You don’t want to restrict the flow of oxygen into your body.
You have to keep drinking water. Try drinking water about 3 or so hours from the start of practice. During practice, keep your mouth wet and don’t sip (don’t put a lot of water into your stomach at one time). Also, you could consider changing your diet. Certain foods don’t settle in there properly. Lastly, control your breathing to prevent cramps. Abnormal breathing can be the cause of cramping. Try to find a good breathing pace that matches your running pace appropriately.
Good luck!
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September 6th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Hydrate more the night before. Drink a lot of water the day before you compete and your body will be fully hydrated for the race. That way, you won’t get all dry-mouthed and feel like cotton is stuck on your tongue.
I do it, it works.
Good lucK!
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September 6th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
It has little to do with hydration and more with the current weather. Around season’s change, more dust gets into the air and as you breathe heavily during running, those particles are like knives on the back of your throat. Water will definitely help with this but if you want something that will soothe; after your run drink chocolate milk. Sounds ridiculous but it will feel much better than water.
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