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That weird taste when you run...

tackemar
tackemar Posts: 21 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay, so I know a lot of people get a taste of iron or blood when they run. I started to run 3-4 miles per day but now I wake up and still taste iron. It's been about 3 days of that taste in my mouth and I have no idea how to stop it.

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  • tcatcarson
    tcatcarson Posts: 227 Member
    When I run I only taste victory.
  • G33K_G1RL
    G33K_G1RL Posts: 283 Member
    It could be benign, but it could be a symptom of other things. to be on the safe side, you should mention it to your doctor, especially since it's not limited to during exercise.

    http://www.outsideonline.com/1785581/why-do-i-get-metallic-taste-my-mouth-during-intense-exercise
  • tackemar
    tackemar Posts: 21 Member
    tcatcarson wrote: »
    When I run I only taste victory.

    Bahaha. I laughed for a good amount of time.
  • kappasutra
    kappasutra Posts: 12 Member
    It could be signs of dyhydration ? Do you hydrate before and after ?
  • tackemar
    tackemar Posts: 21 Member
    kappasutra wrote: »
    It could be signs of dyhydration ? Do you hydrate before and after ?

    Maybe... I have cut out all other drinks and now I only drink water. I really try to drink a lot after/during workouts, but it could be.
  • krdews
    krdews Posts: 124 Member
    I've been running for 20+ yrs and and have never experienced any specific taste in my mouth related to running/cardio exercise.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    tackemar wrote: »
    kappasutra wrote: »
    It could be signs of dyhydration ? Do you hydrate before and after ?

    Maybe... I have cut out all other drinks and now I only drink water. I really try to drink a lot after/during workouts, but it could be.

    how about hydrating with a mineral balanced drink

    I use emergen-c during workouts because it's cheap and I like the taste (lemon-lime)
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Slow down. I only taste it when I'm really pushing myself.
  • tackemar
    tackemar Posts: 21 Member
    BinkyBonk wrote: »
    Slow down. I only taste it when I'm really pushing myself.

    ... But I wanna really push myself haha. I know there is a point where you work too hard. I just really wanna reach my goals!
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