see title, i drink a lot of water but whenever i try to run (only in the woods cause I'm paranoid about others seeing me) i get really bad cramps on my side... what could I be doing wrong? im new to running so i can only run for like 5 minutes at a time before needing a break, but my parents are forcing me to do cross country and i dont want to drag the team down ;-;
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Breathe, I’ve also heard it helps to exhale when you step with the foot on the side with the cramp. I had bad cramps when I started but it did get better over time as I got fitter. Good luck!
I also find slowing down to a pace you can manage for a while (even if it's only slightly faster than a walk) could help. Eventually, as you start building your fitness you'll be able to run faster and longer without getting cramps.
When you run only one foot touches the ground at a time otherwise it's power walking. Lift your chest and tuck your shoulder blades together while keeping your arms tucked and parallel to your body. Tuck your tailbone in and engage your abdominal core. When you lift your left leg, raise your left arm in unison and vise versa. Exhale when your foot hits the ground. Breathe in through your nose and exhale from your mouth.
You get cramps because your abdominal muscles are contracting on the side you're landing on and you have your lungs full of air. If you have a poor breathing technique practice some yoga and maybe slow down to a jog until you get your breathing under control.
Posture and breathing is most important when running; speed comes with good form over time.(tips from my husband, he had washboard abs from running, and learned form at military bootcamp) If you run with good form, even if you slow down to a jog to maintain it, you should still be able to run a 15 minute mile. It'll improve with practice 😉
And maybe save the water until after your run, all that water sloshing around in your stomach kinda makes the run unbearable
You get cramps because your abdominal muscles are contracting on the side you're landing on and you have your lungs full of air. If you have a poor breathing technique practice some yoga and maybe slow down to a jog until you get your breathing under control.
Posture and breathing is most important when running; speed comes with good form over time.(tips from my husband, he had washboard abs from running, and learned form at military bootcamp) If you run with good form, even if you slow down to a jog to maintain it, you should still be able to run a 15 minute mile. It'll improve with practice 😉
And maybe save the water until after your run, all that water sloshing around in your stomach kinda makes the run unbearable
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