drinking water while running

cut3ch1k

Whenever i run on the treadmill or outside i can't drink water w/o choking or having to stop because I feel like I can't get enough air. How can I run without having to come to a complete stop to get a drink?

sabified

Try walking and drinking? does that work or do you have to stop for that too? maybe start off walking very slowly and build your way up?

I don't drink water while I'm running either though, I walk while I do... do other people drink while running?

Danelectro83

get one of them camel pack things? you only take a sip at a time and you can just bite on the tip so you dont restrict your air way at all. just a thought.

Sunshine_Girlie

You should get one of those helmet things with the straws. Might work. Lol.

Here's you a pic. Just change out the Cokes for water.

chrissym78

I drink lots of water before and after I run or walk, but rarely during... only if it's really hot out or I am working out a long time. I take gum with me and it keeps me from getting a dry mouth. I don't like stopping for a drink either

ebert5150

I drink on long runs. I just try to time. Are you having a problem because you're breathing really hard or just choking on the water? Walking is certainly an option, don't get into the mindset that you can't take a few walk breaks during your runs. Jeff Galloway, an olympic marathon runner even incorporated walk breaks into his marathon training.

aippolito1

Hop off to take a sip and hop back on.

sarglava

Don't worry. I can't do it either... if I walk too fast I spill all over myself or suck in air. Just take a short break every few minutes if you need to refresh.

Kelly_Wilson1990

I do not drink when I run either.

killagb

If you can't manage it walking or anything, Camelback bags are the way to go.

candb

Are you having a problem because you're breathing really hard or just choking on the water?

If it's because youre breathing too hard then I suggest going slower so you can get your breathing under control.

lclarkjr

Slow your pace down or else walk to take a quick sip of water. No real need to come to a complete stop. But slowing down so you can take some water in efficiently is worth the few seconds you lose versus trying to drink mid-stride and choking on it.

phawley13

I have a Camelback, and I haven't used it for running, but I have for hiking and biking, and I love it

CakeFit21

It takes a little practice. It's not a big deal to stop a drink though, until you get the hang of it.

cut3ch1k

I drink on long runs. I just try to time. Are you having a problem because you're breathing really hard or just choking on the water? Walking is certainly an option, don't get into the mindset that you can't take a few walk breaks during your runs. Jeff Galloway, an olympic marathon runner even incorporated walk breaks into his marathon training.

Choking on the water & when i walk i spill lol

killagb

I drink on long runs. I just try to time. Are you having a problem because you're breathing really hard or just choking on the water? Walking is certainly an option, don't get into the mindset that you can't take a few walk breaks during your runs. Jeff Galloway, an olympic marathon runner even incorporated walk breaks into his marathon training.

Choking on the water & when i walk i spill lol

If it's just a matter of spilling when walking...get a simple sports bottle. The kind with the closed top and the straw.